Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha

Why does the Torah tell us to give, then what to give, and then what it's for? Shouldn't the order be in reverse? Ideas in our mindset in Tzedakah, based on the Kol Rom of Rav Moshe Feinstein. For last year's shiurim about the lessons in Tznius from the covers of the Mishkan, the Miraculous Height of the Leviim, and the Lessons from the 3 Crowns, please check earlier in the podcast or send me an e...

Why does the Torah place such a strong emphasis on only using Torah based courts? How important it is for us to recognize our Aveiros for what they are.

An incredible perspective on the advice of Yisro to Moshe regarding delgation, and the two sides of that argument. Based on the ideas of Rav Henoch Leibowitz Zt"l. This week marks the start of the 3rd cycle of these Divrei Torah, as Yisro was the first week 3 years ago! 🥳 🥳  Have a good Shabbos.

A short lesson we can learn from the way Moshe built up Yehoshua. Never underestimate your influence over those who look up to you.

Split this week into two shiurim. Ideas in the Shiras HaYam from the aspect of mercifulness shown to the Mitzriyim. Nothing is insignificant by Hakadosh Baruch Hu.

Why was Rosh Chodesh the first Mitzva given to the Jewish people? Some thoughts on our impact on the world, based on the writings of Rav Chaim Friedlander. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful Shabbos.

The 4th language of Geulah, ולקחתי , the pasuk says that Hashem will take us as a nation when He gives us the Torah, and we will know He took us out of Mitzrayim. Didn't we know that before Matan Torah? And how were the Mitzrayim not influenced by the Makkos? Some thoughts on the power of our framework. Make sure to listen to last year's idea of Bishvili Nivra Haolam and the Alter of Slabodkas yes...

Why did Hashem increase the suffering of the slavery after sending Moshe the first time? What was the lesson for the Jewish people? Based on the approaches of the Tiferes Tzion and the Chofetz Chaim. If you missed last year's dvar torah about the names Shifra and Puah and why they were chosen, be sure to check it out, as it is one of our classics. Have a good Shabbos.

Why did Yosef pass away before his brothers? Three Pshatim in Chazal, and the lessons we can learn from them. Thanks for joining me on a second round through Sefer Breishis. Chazak Chazak V'nitchazek! Have a wonderful Shabbos.

The Torah tells us when the brothers told Yaakov that Yosef was alive, he didn't belive them. Why wouldn't he believe them? An idea from the Avos D'Rabbi Nosson.

Some insights on the aspects of the Midah Kneged Midah at play in the story of Yosef and his brothers. 

Why is there no Mitzvah of Seudah on Chanukah the way there is on Purim? The approaches of the Levush and Bach, and some practical lessons from it.

Rashi quotes Chazal teach us that Yosef was taken in a caravan filled with good spices. How did that help him in this difficult situation? A few different lessons the sefarim take from this Rashi.

Chazal refer to this Parsha as the Parsha of Galus, and bring many lessons from it. A few ideas from the Ramban and the Midrashim.

Chazal tell us Leah would have been married to Eisev if not for her tears and prayers. Some thoughts on how Tefilah is Avodah, and how it can effectuate change. Have a good Shabbos.

Midrash says Yitzchak sensed Yakum Ish Tzroros and Yosef Meshisa and they helped provide an impetus for giving the Brachos. Out of all the Jews in history, why them? If you missed last year's idea, please check it out, as it's one of my all time favorites, that I have always taken tremendous chizuk from. Have a great Shabbos.

Chazal talk about the ultimate power the wife has over the righteousness of the husband, yet the sefarim also talk about a woman is under the domain of husband in these areas. An approach to the role and power of the Jewish woman, based on a talk of Rav Yitzchak Sorotzkin Shlita.  You can listen to his full 35 minute shiur here: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?a=166526 Thank you for listen...

Rashi says Hashem informed Avraham about Sedom because you tell a father before punishing his son. How is Avraham the father of the people of Sedom? If you missed last years vort on Vayeira, be sure to look back in the podcast history and check it out, as it was a real gem with many chiddushim. If you like this podcast please follow us and rate us five stars, to enable more people to discover it. ...

One of the Ten Nisyonos of Avraham Avinu was giving himself a Bris Milah. Why was that such a big Nisayon for someone with his level of Mesirus Nefesh? Based on the approach of Rav Moshe Feinstein. Hope you enjoy. Have a great Shabbos. This episode is Liluy Nishmas my grandmother Devorah Bas Tzvi Hirsch, whose Yartzeit is 7 Cheshvan.

Noach originally sent a raven as his messenger, but the raven refused to go. Some lessons to be learned from why it refused, and what it shows that it wasn't zoche to go. New development! There is now a call in option for the podcast, for those who don't have podcast apps!  712-432-3491 in America, or  079-574-2029 in Israel.

A tangible approach to one of the most difficult parshiyos in the Torah. How could Adam Harishon make such a mistake, what was he trying to accomplish? Based on ideas from the Ramban, Rav Simcha Zissel Broide, and Rabbi Akiva Tatz. Have a wonderful Shabbos, and thank you for listening.

Hi, One last idea from the heart, to end off the second season of these Divrei Torah. Chazal tell us that the Torah begins and ends with Chesed. Some thoughts on how we can feel Hashem's Chesed in times of challenge. If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a good rating, as it influences the algorithms and makes it more likely that others will discover it. Have a good Yom Tov and thank you for b...

The Midrash says Moshe was buried by Hashem Himself, and merited that because he involved himself in the burial of Yosef. Why was that so special, and why did he need that merit in light of all his other mitzvos? If you missed last year's vort on Vzos Habracha about Moshe's petirah, be sure to check it out, as it's one of the most incredible ideas I have seen while doing these Divrei Torah. Midras...

Chazal say Heaven and Earth are witness to the Shirah, and that we should learn from their faithful service. How can we be compared to the sky, what are Chazal trying to teach us? Have a good Shabbos and a good Yom Tov.

Moshe says if the people rebelled even during his lifetime, then Kal Vachomer after his death they would. Maharsha ask from Sanhedrin 37a that we see the Baryonim said the opposite, once Rabbi Zeira was no longer there to daven for them, they had better shape up. Some thoughts on those who daven for us.