Introduction The Tur begins the first law of his noted work “Arba Turim” with a quote of the Mishneh in Avos[1]. This Mishneh is a general description of the conduct a Jew is to emulate throughout his life. These matters to be listed are fundamental pillars in successful service […]
Parshas Devarim-Likkutei Torah-Zion is redeemed with Mishpat and Tzedaka
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Tziyon Bemishpat Tipadeh Veshaveha…” [Likkutei Torah p.1] This Mamar speaks of a verse in this week’s Haftorah that discusses the exile and the means of redemption. The verse states that Tziyon, Zion, will be redeemed with Mishpat, judgment, […]
Parshas Devarim-Excerpts from Likkutei Torah
Explorations of Excerpts: 1. How does the service of Iskafya/Self-control help bring the redemption? 2. What draws down the 13 attributes of mercy on Yom Kippur? 3. What is the difference between kindness and mercy? Iskafya/Self-control helps bring the redemption:[1] The verse states “Tziyon Bemishpat Tipadeh” that Zion […]
Parshas Devarim-Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Devarim Pesukim: 105 [Siman:מלכיה ] Haftorah: Yeshayahu 1:1-27 Number of Mitzvos: There are a total of Two Mitzvos in Parshas Devarim; Zero positive commands and Two negative commands. The following are the commands in the order […]
Parshas Vaeschanan-Likkutei Torah-Belief in G-d versus knowledge of his existence
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Vaeschanan “Veyadata Hayom Vehasheivosa…” [Likkutei Torah p. 4] This Mamar expounds upon a verse in this Parsha that embodies the very core of Judaism: belief in G-d. It discusses the difference between belief versus objective reality, blind […]
Excerpts from Likkutei Torah
Explorations of Excerpts: 1. The difference between the lower and higher Gan Eden . 2. The Kabbalistic understanding behind the paragraphs of Shema and Vehaya Im Shamoa. 3. Why did the angels cry after the Churban? 4. The connection between Bilam, the evil prophet, and Shema. 5. Is rain […]
Parshas Vaeschanan-Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Vaeschanan Pesukim: 118 [Siman:עזיאל ] Haftorah: Yeshayahu 40:1-26 Number of Mitzvos: There are a total of Twelve Mitzvos in Parshas Vaeschanan; Eight positive commands and Four negative commands. The following are the commands in the order […]
Parshas Eikev-Likkutei Torah-Purpose of Birchas Hamazon
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Veachalta Vesavata Uveirachta…” [Likkutei Torah p. 14] This Mamar speaks of the verse in this week’s Parsha that discusses the command to bless Hashem after eating a satiating meal. This is the source for the Mitzvah of Birchas […]
Parshas Eikev-Summary of the Parsha
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy now on Amazon.com Parshas Eikev Pesukim: 111 [Siman:יעלא] Haftorah: Yeshayahu 49:14-51:3 Number of Mitzvos: There are a total of Eight Mitzvos in Parshas Eikev; Six positive commands and Two negative commands. The following are the commands in the order listed […]
Parshas Riei-Likkutei Torah-The purpose of challenges and Nisyonos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Acharei Havayah Elokeichem Teileichu…” [Likkutei Torah p. 19] This Mamar speaks of the verse in this Parsha that discusses the commandment to walk in the path of G-d, who is testing man and giving him challenges. It delves into […]
