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Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah Volume 1 Issue 10
Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah
Volume 1 Issue 10
It is said (Bereishis 41:1) vihinei min hayeor olos sheva paros, when behold! out of the River there emerged seven cows. It is noteworthy that in this dream Pharaoh saw cows, which are called paros, and there was no poseir, interpretation, for the dream. The word paros contains the same letters as the word poseir.
Chanukah always occurs between the parshiyos of vayeishev and Mikeitz. It is… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 28, 2008 at 6:23am — No Comments
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World Volume I Issue 19
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World
Volume I Issue 19
Tefillah Thoughts
Praying on Chanukah
It is said (Tehillim 18:7) batzar li ekra HaShem viel Elokai ashaveia yishma meiheichalo koli vishavasi lifanav tavo viaznav, in my distress I would call upon HaShem, and to my G-d I would cry [for salvation]. From his abode He would hear my voice, my cry to Him would reach His ears. The Medrash (Medrash Tehillim… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 28, 2008 at 4:00am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Mikeitz-Chanukah 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Mikeitz-Chanukah 5769
Dreams and opportunities
Introduction
One of the more fascinating aspects of the recent parshiyos is the fact that some major events occurred through the vehicle of dreams. In Parashas Vayeitzei the Torah records the dream that Yaakov had where he saw a ladder and angels ascending and descending the ladder. According to the Medrash this dream was a portend for the exiles that… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 26, 2008 at 8:38am — No Comments
Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah Volume 1 Issue 9
Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah
Volume 1 Issue 9
It is said (Bereishis 32:4) vayeishev Yaakov bieretz migurei avail bieretz Canaan, Yaakov settled in the land of his father’s sojourning, in the land of Canaan. Rabbeinu Bachye writes that it is permitted for one to change the vowels of a word to employ a homiletical interpretation to a verse in the Torah. Thus, we can suggest that the word vayeishev, written with a tzerei under the letter shin, can… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 22, 2008 at 6:01am — No Comments
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World Volume I Issue 18
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World
Volume I Issue 18
Tefillah Thoughts
No praying on Chanukah?
This coming week is Chanukah when we celebrate the miracle of the Menorah lights burning for eight days and for the miracle of the Chashmonaim defeating the Greeks in battle. While the days of Chanukah are referred to as days of Hallel and hodaah, praise and thanksgiving, there does not appear to be any mention… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 19, 2008 at 10:14pm — No Comments
Doreish Tov on Medrash Rabbah Parashas Vayeishev 5769 (1)
Parashas Vayeishev 5769
84:1
The Medrash
The Medrash states that it is said (Bereishis 37:1) vayeishev Yaakov, and Yaakov settled. It is said (Yeshaya 57:13) bizaakeich yatziluch kibutzayich, when you cry out let your cohorts rescue you! It was learned that his gathering and his children’s gathering saved him from Esav. It is said (Ibid) vies kulam yisa ruach yikach havel, but the wind will carry them all off; nothingness will… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 16, 2008 at 8:16am — No Comments
Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah Volume 1 Issue 8
Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah
Volume 1 Issue 8
It is said (Bereishis 32:4) vayishlach Yaakov malachim lifanav el Esav achiv artzah Seir sideh Edom, then Yaakov sent angels ahead of him to Esav his brother to the land of Seir, the field of Edom. It is noteworthy that when one rearranges the last letters of the words artzah Seir sideh Edom, they spell out the words sa eish, fire will carry. This alludes to the idea that Esav is symbolized by straw… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 14, 2008 at 6:38am — No Comments
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World Volume I Issue 17
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World
Volume I Issue 17
Tefillah Thoughts
Hashem answers before we pray
We are currently discussing the verse that states (Yeshaya 65:24) vihayah terem yikrau vaani eeneh od heim midabrim vaani eshma, it will be before that they call I will answer; while they yet speak I will hear. What does it mean that HaShem will respond before they even call out? It would seem to be… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 12, 2008 at 11:02pm — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Vayishlach 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Vayishlach 5769
Shabbos: Challenge at twilight and receiving the wealth of Shabbos
Introduction
In this week’s parashah the Torah relates how Yaakov encountered the angel of Esav and struggled with him. The Torah records that the angel of Esav requested from Yaakov that he let him go and Yaakov refused. It is said (Bereishis 32:27) vayomer shalcheini ki alah hashachar vayomer lo ashaleichacho ki im… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 12, 2008 at 8:31am — No Comments
Doreish Tov on Medrash Rabbah Parashas Vayishlach 5769 (1)
Parashas Vayishlach 5769
75:1
The Medrash
The Medrash states that it is said (Bereishis 32:4) vayishlach Yaakov malachim lifanav, then Yaakov sent angels ahead of him. Rabbi Pinchas in the name of Rabbi Reuven commenced with the verse that states (Tehillim 17:13) kumah HaShem kadmah fanav hachrieheiu paltah nafshi meirashah charbecha, rise up, HaShem, confront him and bring him to his knees; rescue my soul from the wicked one,… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 12, 2008 at 3:52am — No Comments
Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah Volume 1 Issue 7
Ramazei DiOraysa: Hints in the Torah
Volume 1 Issue 7
The Sefarim write that Beer-sheva alludes to Shabbos as sheva is seven. Perhaps we can suggest that for this reason it is said (Bereishis 28:10) vayeitzei Yaakov miBeer-sheva vayeilech Charanah, Yaakov departed from Beer-Sheva and went toward Charan. It is said that one should be particular not to be aroused to anger on Shabbos. Thus, we can interpret this verse homiletically to mean that when sheva,… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 5, 2008 at 9:16am — No Comments
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World Volume I Issue 16
Tefillah: Birum Olam: Prayer stands at the Pinnacle of the World
Volume I Issue 16
Tefillah Thoughts
Hashem answers before we pray
We are currently discussing the verse that states (Yeshaya 65:24) vihayah terem yikrau vaani eeneh od heim midabrim vaani eshma, it will be before that they call I will answer; while they yet speak I will hear. What does it mean that HaShem will respond before they even call out? It would seem to be… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 5, 2008 at 7:41am — No Comments
Shabbos: Taam HaChaim Parashas Vayeitzei 5769
Shabbos: Ta’am HaChaim Parashas Vayeitzei 5769
Shabbos and sustenance
Introduction
In this week’s parashah the Torah relates how Yaakov went to the house of Lavan in search of a wife. Lavan subsequently offered to compensate Yaakov for the labor that Yaakov performed and Lavan attempted to trick Yaakov out of his wages. The simple lesson from this incident is that one has to be cunning when engaged in business with someone who is… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 5, 2008 at 6:49am — No Comments
Doreish Tov on Medrash Rabbah Parashas Vayeitzei 5769 (1)
Parashas Vayeitzei 5769
68:1
The Medrash
The Medrash states that it is said (Bereishis 28:10) vayeitzei Yaakov miBeer Sheva vayeilech Charanah, Yaakov departed from Beer-Sheva and went toward Charan. Rabbi Pinchas in the name of Rabbi Huna bar Pappa commenced with the following verse that states (Mishlei 3:23) az teilech lavetach darkecho… im tishkav lo sifchad, then you will walk on your way securely… when you will lie down… Continue
Added by Rabbi Binyomin Adler on December 2, 2008 at 7:28am — No Comments
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