Rabbi Binyomin Adler's Blog – January 2009 Archive (13)

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Bo 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת בא תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Bo 5769



Unity, Redemption and Shabbos



Introduction



In this week’s parasha the Torah records how the Egyptians were afflicted with the final three plagues and then HaShem redeemed the Jewish People from slavery. It is noteworthy that one aspect of the redemption is at times overlooked. It is said (Shemos 12:20-21) kol machmetzes lo socheilu bichol moshvosocheim tochlu matzos vayikra Moshe lichol… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 30, 2009 at 10:07pm — No Comments

Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World Volume I Issue 22

תפילה: ברום עולם

Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World

Volume I Issue 22





Tefillah Thoughts



Prayer requires a focus of the heart and the mouth

It is said (Shemos 5:9) tichbad haavodah al haanashim viyaasu vah vial yishu bidivrei shaker, let the work be heavier upon the men and let them engage in it; and let them not pay attention to false words. The Baal HaTurim writes that the word yishu, pay attention, appear twice in… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 25, 2009 at 7:20am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Vaera 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת וארא תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Vaera 5769



Completely separate from the nations of the world



Introduction



In this week’s parasha the Torah records how after Pharaoh hardened his heart and refused to allow the Jewish People to leave Egypt, HaShem sent Moshe and Aharon to be the instruments that would afflict Pharaoh and the Egyptians with the ten plagues. It is noteworthy that each of the plagues had a specific lesson to teach… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 23, 2009 at 8:59am — No Comments

Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah Volume 1 Issue 13

רמזי דאורייתא

Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah

Volume 1 Issue 13





It is said (Shemos 1:1) eis Yaakov ish uveiso bau, with Yaakov, each man and his household came. The first letters of the words eis Yaakov ish equal in gematria 12 and this alludes to the idea that the twelve tribes descended with Yaakov to Egypt.



It is said (Shemos 1:11) es Pisom vies Raamses, Pisom and Raamses. The word Pisom can be read as pey tam, alluding to the idea that when Moshe… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 20, 2009 at 12:53am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Shemos 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת שמות תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Shemos 5769



From the crucible and Sea of suffering to the sea of Shabbos and liberation



Introduction



In this week’s parashah it is said (Shemos 2:23) vayehi vayamim harabim haheim vayamas melech Mitzrayim vayaianchu vinei Yisroel min haavodah vayizaku vataal shavasam el HaElokim min haavodah, during those many days, it happened that the king of Egypt died, and the Children of Israel groaned… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 16, 2009 at 6:09am — No Comments

Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World Volume I Issue 21

תפילה: ברום עולם

Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World

Volume I Issue 21





Tefillah Thoughts



Prayer requires unity amongst the Jewish people

It is well known that prior to praying, one should have in mind the mitzvah of loving your neighbor as yourself. The Lev Simcha (Vayechi 5744) writes that in the final blessing of Shemone Esrei, we ask HaShem barcheinu avinu kulanu kiechod yachad, bless us, our Father, all of us as one.… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 13, 2009 at 5:28am — No Comments

Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah Volume 1 Issue 12

רמזי דאורייתא

Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah

Volume 1 Issue 12





It is said (Bereishis 46:28) vies Yehudah shalach lifanav el Yosef lihoros lifanav Goshnah vayavou artzah Goshen, he sent Yehudah ahead of him to Yosef, to prepare ahead of him in Goshen; and they arrived in the region of Goshen. The Binei Yissachar writes that the word Goshnah equals the word Moshiach. It is noteworthy that the word shalach, which means he sent, can also be read shaal, he asked (the… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 11, 2009 at 11:45pm — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Vayechi 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת ויחי תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Vayechi 5769



If not with Shabbos, then with Tosefes Shabbos

Introduction

In this week’s parashah the Torah relates how Yaakov blessed his children. The Torah states regarding the blessing that Yaakov conferred on Reuven (Bereishis 49:3-4) Reuven bechori atah kochi vireishis oni yeser sieis viyeser az pachaz kamayim al tosar ki alisa mishkivei avicha az chilalta yitzui alah, Reuven, you are my firstborn, my… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 9, 2009 at 8:55am — No Comments

Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World Volume I Issue 20

תפילה: ברום עולם

Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World

Volume I Issue 20





Tefillah Thoughts



Man is prayer and prayer transforms a person

The Jewish world is now focused on the war that the Israeli army is waging against our sworn enemies, the terrorist group Hamas. Calls for prayer are being issued to Jews worldwide, and it is incumbent upon all of us to pray for our brethren in Israel and throughout the world. In the recent… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 5, 2009 at 6:22am — No Comments

Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah Volume 1 Issue 11

רמזי דאורייתא

Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah

Volume 1 Issue 11





In the second blessing of Shemone Esrei we recite the words mi chamocha baal Gevuros, who is Like You, O master of mighty deeds. It is noteworthy that the first letters of these words equal in gematria the word heichal, Sanctuary. It is said (Shemos 15:11) mi chomacha baeilim HaShem, who is like You among the heavenly powers. The Gemara (Gittin 56b) states that this verse can be interpreted to mean… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 4, 2009 at 7:23pm — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Vayigash 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת ויגש תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Vayigash 5769



Extending Shabbos into the week



Introduction



In this weeks parasha we learn how Yosef reveals himself to his brothers after being separated from them for twenty two years. What is interesting about Yosef’s revelation is that he does not blame his brothers for selling him to Egypt. Rather, Yosef attributes his sale to Egypt for the good of his family. It is said (Bereishis 45:5)… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 2, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Chanukah poem (a little late)

The Yevanim were able to penetrate



Our Holy Temple and its gate



13 breaches they did cause



In the soreg, one of the holy walls







The Chashmonaim decided then and there



To wage a war where it would be clear



That although the Greeks could physically fight



One does not win with human might







Lo vichayil vilo vichoach



Rather, with HaShem’s spirit, His ruach



Mi chcomocha… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 1, 2009 at 7:36am — No Comments

Doreish Tov on Medrash Rabbah Parashas Vayigash 5769 (1)

Doreish Tov on Medrash Rabbah

Parashas Vayigash 5769



93:1



The Medrash



The Medrash states that it is said (Bereishis 44:18) vayigash eilav Yehudah vayomer bi adoni yidbaeir na davar avdecho davar biaznei adoni vial yichar apcha biavdecho ki chomocha kiPharaoh, then Yehudah approached him and said, “If you please, my lord, may your servant speak a word in my lord’s ears and let not your anger flare up at your servant – for you are like Pharaoh.” The Medrash… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on January 1, 2009 at 7:28am — No Comments

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