Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha

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.

Short vort on the Mitzvah of UBacharta Bachaim, to choose life. A mitzvah to choose life in this world, and life in the next.

Moshe gives Klal Yisrael chizuk amid the klalos, lest they feel overwhelmed. Similarly, we need to balance pushing ourselves and feeling comfortable with where we are. Some thoughts about walking the tightrope.  As the year comes to a close, want to thank you for being a subscriber and giving me chizuk. Hope you gain from these Divrei Torah and enjoy them.  Have a Ksivah Vchasimah Tovah...

The Torah tells us we will be punished for not doing the Mitzvos with the proper simcha. Thoughts about why that is, and how we can develop more Simcha in Mitzvos and in Avodas Hashem.

Helping one load his animal is only when the owner is involved as well. The Chofetz Chaim's sharf mussar lesson to our own requests for Hashem's help.

Short bonus clip on a sharp connection between emunah and following politics made by the Shomer Emunim. Gave me a fresh perspective, hope it does for you as well.

If Mishpat is so chashuv that the judges can be like partners in creation, why is a Beis Din bloody if it carries out capital punishment too often? Why do we want it to be so hard to execute the law? Thanks as always for being a listener. Have a good Shabbos

The Torah warns against following miracle workers who tell you to worship Avodah Zarah. How do they have such powers if they are not Tzaddikim? Some thoughts on how we know who is chashuv and who to follow. Morahdik Meshech Chachmah this week, speaks for itself. Have a good Shabbos

What does Hashem want from us? The Ramchal's elaboration on Moshe Rabbeinu's instructions in this weeks Parsha.

Some thoughts from Israel about our needs, and what we need when we compare ourselves to others. What needs are driven by Kinah, and what are driven by Kavod.

Kesubos 66b tells us Ashreichem Yisrael that when we sink, we sink to the lowest depths and the lowliest of nations rule over us. Rav Elyah Lopians pshat in why that is Ashreichem. Don't think this dvar is muttar to listen to on Tisha Ba'av itself. Have a meaningful fast. 

Why does Moshe bless the Jewish people that they should have great numbers, after mentioning that they have great numbers? A beautiful idea from the Zohar.

Why does the Torah repeat the story of the springs and date palms when summarizing the list of travels in the Midbar? Thoughts about appreciating the honor Hashem bestows upon us.

Bnei Gad and Reuvain asked to be across the Yardein because of their vast wealth of property. Chazal use this as an example of how wisdom, strength, and wealth can be from the biggest Brachos, or be worthless, depending on how we use them. Thoughts on the Torah approach to the topic.

Chazal tell us the Bnei Korach did Teshuva and survived. What inspired them to do so, and what can we learn from them? Some ideas in Chinuch Hamussar.

Brachos 12b says Chazal wanted to make Birchos Bilaam part of Kriyas Shema. Why would they want to do so? Fascinating insight based on the thoughts of Rav Gershon Ribner into the powers of Kriyas Shema. Hope you enjoy it, always appreciate any feedback. Have a great Shabbos If you enjoy these Divrei Torah, please rate the podcast five stars, as it helps others find it.

What is the connection between the Chet Haegel and the Parah Adumah? Why is Parah Adumah praised for being a Chok, don't we connect better with a Mitzvah we understand?

Why did Moshe have to reach out to make peace with Dathan and Aviram? Why was it his responsibility? Some thoughts on ending of Machlokes.

Why is Tzitzis such an important and significant Mitzvah? How are they the special badge of honor that bind us to Hashem like no other Mitzvah? Some ideas based on the Reshis Chachmah and the Nesivos Shalom. A special episode produced in honor of the Project Tzitzis Shabbos and the work of www. ProjectTzitzis. Org to help promote the wearing of Kosher Tzitzis and the fulfillment of this special Mi...

Wanted to share an amazing daher about what Rav Chaim Kanievsky gave up for Klal Yisrael. Episode art is a picture of the sefarim to help you appreciate it. Why did Rav Chaim stop working on the Derech Chochmah? Why didn't Yisro stay with Klal Yisrael? Have a great Shabbos

How does the Torah frame the Parsha of Sotah as one of bringing peace between husband and wife? Can a marriage survive the trauma of that procedure and that whole experience? For more ideas on Naso be sure to check out Season 1.

Why does the Torah repeat the Parsha of the Nesiim 12 times? How they brought the same types of offerings while also expressing the uniqueness of each Shevet, and what we can learn from it. For more short ideas on Naso, be sure to check out Season 1.

How does learning Torah connect us to Hakadosh Baruch Hu? What is the Yeshiva world approach to spirituality and connecting to Hashem? Some ideas that I personally gain from. Chag Kasher Vsameach.