Rabbi Binyomin Adler's Blog – May 2009 Archive (5)

Doreish Tov Shavuos 5769

דורש טוב: שבועות תשס"ט

Doreish Tov Shavuos 5769



The holiday of plenty

Introduction

The holiday we are celebrating is referred to as Shavuos, which means weeks. While in the simple sense the holiday is thus called because of the seven weeks of the counting of the Omer that precede the holiday, we must understand why the holiday itself is referred to as Shavuos. Rashi (Yechezkel 45:21) writes that Pesach is referred to as Shavuos because it is on Pesach that we begin to… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on May 28, 2009 at 7:48am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Bamidbar 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת במדבר תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Bamidbar 5769



Peace through the actions of the wicked

Introduction

This week I was discussing with a friend of mine the name of the leader of the tribe of Shimon, Shlumiel Ben Tzurishaddai, whose name is mentioned in this week’s parashah (Bamidbar 2:12). I mentioned that the Ohr HaChaim (Bamidbar 7:36) writes that one possible reason that he was thus called was because his name alludes to the fact that… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on May 22, 2009 at 5:21am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Behar-Bechukosai 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת בהר-בחוקותי תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Behar-Bechukosai 5769



Sustenance Torah and Shabbos

Introduction

In the difficult economic times that are currently prevalent, it is worth noting that this week’s parasha provides the solution. It is said (Vayikra 26:3) im bichukosai teileichu, if you will follow My decrees. Rashi quotes the Toras Kohanim that interprets this verse to mean, “if you toil in Torah,” then you will receive all the… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on May 15, 2009 at 2:11am — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Emor 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת אמור תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Emor 5769



Sticking together

Introduction

In this week’s parasha, the Torah informs us of the man who was a son of an Egyptian man and a Jewish woman, who blasphemed using the Name of HaShem. This man was sentenced to death by stoning. The Medrash (Toras Kohanim) states that the background of this incident was that this man sought to pitch his tent in the encampment of the tribe of Dan, and he was informed… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on May 8, 2009 at 9:15pm — No Comments

Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Acharei –Mos-Kedoshim 5769

שבת טעם החיים פרשת אחרי מות-קדושים תשס"ט

Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Acharei –Mos-Kedoshim 5769



Honoring ones parents and Shabbos

Introduction

In this week’s parasha, Kedoshim, it is said (Vayikra 19:3) ish imo viaviv tirau vies Shabsosai tishmoru ani HaShem Elokeichem, every man: your mother and father shall you revere and My Shabbosos shall you observe – I am HaShem, your G-d. Why is the mitzvah of observing Shabbos juxtaposed to the mitzvah of fearing ones… Continue

Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on May 1, 2009 at 8:18pm — No Comments

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