Waking up on time:[1] One should be strong like a lion and overcome his desire [to continue sleeping] by waking [from his sleep[2] some time[3]] prior to the morning [dawn[4]] in order to serve G-d [which is the purpose of his creation and it is for this reason that his […]
Shemiras Einayim
As light as an eagle:[1] Control ones sight: One is to be as light as an eagle. This refers to ones sight, that one should close his eyes to avoid viewing evil. Just like the eagle changes his glance very swiftly when he flies across the heavens, so too one […]
Bold as a Leopard
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 the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Parshas Vaeschanan “Veyadata Hayom Vehasheivosa…” [Likkutei Torah p. 4] This […]
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
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Parshas Vaeschanan Pesukim: 118 [Siman:עזיאל ] Haftorah: Yeshayahu 40:1-26 […]
Parshas Eikev-Likkutei Torah-Purpose of Birchas Hamazon
This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article “Veachalta Vesavata Uveirachta…” [Likkutei Torah p. 14] This Mamar speaks of […]
