This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Ki Sisa “Zeh Yitnu Kol Haover…” [Torah Or p. 162] This Parsha speaks of the Mitzvah of Machatzis Hashekel, giving the half-shekel donation to the Temple treasury. Our Sages[1] explain that this half-coin donation held within its […]
Parshas Vayakhel-Torah Or-The mystical connection between the Mishkan and the command of Shabbos
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Vayakhel “Vayakhel Moshe…” [Torah Or p. 172 ] The portion of Vayakhel reiterates the commandments to the Jewish people regarding […]
Parshas Pekudei-Torah Or-The purpose of building the Mishkan
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Parshas Pekudei “Eileh Pekudei Hamishkan…” Likkutei Torah p. 3 Parshas Pekudei discusses the building of the Mishkan. While the previous Parshiyos discuss the commandments associated with the construction of the Mishkan and its subsequent building donations, this week’s Parsha […]
Parshas Vayechi-Torah Or-The purpose of Yemos Hamoshiach
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article https://vimeo.com/248949187 Parshas Vayechi “Osri Lagefen…”[Torah Or p. 92] This week’s Parsha discusses the blessings that Yaakov gave to each of his children, the heads […]
Torah Or-Parshas Vayigash-Yosef versus Yehuda
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Vayigash Eilav Yehuda…” [Torah Or p. 86] This Parsha of Vayigash discusses the meeting between Yosef and Yehuda. The Torah tells us how Yosef, the viceroy of Pharaoh, attempted to take Binyamin as a slave after finding him […]
Parshas Mikeitz-The Chassidic and Kabalistic meaning of the Chanukah candle
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Inyan Chanukah….Tanu Rabanan Beis Shamaiy…” [Torah Or p. 32a] The Torah Or of this Parsha includes an exposition of two Mamarim relating to the Chanukah holiday that are printed in Torah Or on Parshas Mikeitz. The Chanukah celebration commemorates the […]
Parshas Vayeishev-Torah Or- The spiritual missions of Yosef and his brothers
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Vayeishev Yaakov Bieretz Megurei Aviv….…” [Torah Or p. 52] This Mamar is a treatise based on the first two Mamarim of Vayeishev printed in Torah Or. The first Mamar of this Parsha discusses the verse describing the settling of […]
Parshas Vayishlach-Torah Or-The secret mission of Yaakov in his meeting Eisav
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Vayikach Min Haba Biyado Mincha ….…” [Torah Or p. 24] The Mamar of this week’s Parsha discusses the episode of the meeting between Yaakov and Eisav. Yaakov ran away from his brother after conniving to receive the blessings from his […]
Parshas Vayeitzei-Torah Or-The mystical levels of Leah and Rachel
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Ulelavan Shtei Banos….…” [Torah Or p. 22a] The stories told in the Torah are at times exciting, passionate, and filled with drama. At other times, the narrative appears redundant or superfluous, puzzling the reader as to its meaning and […]
Parshas Toldos-Torah Or-Effort versus results-What does G-d want from me?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “Im Yiten Ish Es Kol HonBeiso….…” [Torah Or p. 19a] “What is the purpose of Toras Hachassidus?” the Tzemach Tzedek asked his grandfather, the Alter Rebbe. The Alter Rebbe replied, “To change the nature of one’s Middos”. This Mamar […]
