Zman Kehilla LaKol

#92 - Parshat VaY'Kra - The Heart and Soul of the Mincha 14.03.2018 9:56 ↓

We revisit and add to an idea discussed in 2012. We quoted Gemara that notices something unique about the Korban Mincha.

#91 - Parshat VaYaKhel-Fikudei - It's Okay to Stop Giving 07.03.2018 10:22 ↓

Why did Moshe tell the people to discontinue their donations?

#90 - Parshat Ki TiSa - The Imperfect Nation 28.02.2018 12:11 ↓

Is there any positive takeaway from the worst sin in Jewish History? In 2016, we made a case.

#89 - Purim - The Missing Blessing 26.02.2018 13:13 ↓

Why is there no Bracha before performing the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manot on Purim?

#88 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - Splendor & Glory 21.02.2018 11:58 ↓

In 2013, we tried to understand why the Bigdei Kehuna seemed so similar to the decorations in the palace of Shushan.

#87 - Parshat Terumah - In the Details 14.02.2018 11:31 ↓

Last year, we noted that the details of the Mishkan may tell us something about how Hashem feels about us.

#86 - Parshat Mishpatim - Have a Seat 07.02.2018 8:14 ↓

In 2015, we found some important lessons in Rashi's opening comments.

#85 - Parshat Yitro - Perspectives on Lo TaChmod 31.01.2018 12:42 ↓

If Lo TaChmod is a prohibition on emotion, how can the Torah legislate our feelings?

#84 - Parshat B'Shalach - Wake Up! 24.01.2018 9:39 ↓

Why does Devorah tell herself to sing while she's already singing?

#83 - Parshat Bo - Royal Actions 17.01.2018 11:11 ↓

The Sefer HaChinuch helps us understand two interesting prohibitions found during the consumption of the Korban Pesach.

#82 - Parshat VaEiRa - Pay Attention 10.01.2018 11:52 ↓

The Torah creates a strange contrast in its discussion of different reactions to the plague of hail.

#81 - Parshat Sh'mot - Hashem's Craving 03.01.2018 11:26 ↓

We established a pattern where Hashem creates a problem that can only be solved through Tefillah. What's up with that?

#80 - Parshat VaYChi - Menashe & Ephraim 27.12.2017 9:14 ↓

In 2012, we attempted to understand the significance of the Menashe and Ephraim story.

#79 - Parshat VaYiGash - Responsible 20.12.2017 8:10 ↓

In 2013, we noted a theme that the Torah seems to be emphasizing in Parshat VaYiGash.

#78 - Parshat MiKeitz - Alay 13.12.2017 10:58 ↓

Rav Asher Weiss and the Gra find the three great challenges of Jewish History in our Parsha.

#77 - Chanukah - The Battles 12.12.2017 10:37 ↓

We add Al HaNissim to our Tefillot during to thank Hashem for the events that led to the celebration of Chanukah. However, one of the things that we're thankful for seems strange.

#76 - Parshat VaYeiShev - And He Fled 06.12.2017 12:17 ↓

Why would Yosef flee from the scene without his clothing? Shouldn't he have had a better plan?

#75 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - Alone 29.11.2017 12:08 ↓

The Midrash notes that both Hashem and Yaakov are described as being Levado, alone. We go back to last year to learn a beautiful lesson from Rav Yerucham Levovitz.

#74 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - V'Lo Od 22.11.2017 9:34 ↓

If Hashem promised Yaakov protection, how was Lavan successful in switching Rachel and Leah? Maybe *he* wasn't...

#73 - Parshat Toldot - Red Stuff 15.11.2017 9:15 ↓

The Seforno teaches us an important lesson from Eisav's reference to Yaakov's lentils.

#72 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - Rachmanim & Baalei Chessed 08.11.2017 9:59 ↓

We go back to 2012 to better understand Eliezer's test for determining who would serve as a proper spouse for Yitzchak.

#71 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Ahavat HaMitzvot 01.11.2017 13:19 ↓

Why was Avraham so upset that he couldn't accomodate guests. We go back to 2010 where we learned a beautiful lesson from Rav Moshe Feinstein.

#70 - Parshat Lech L'cha - Tefillah Before Tzarah 25.10.2017 8:58 ↓

Back in 2012, we looked to the Torah Temima to help us understand a difficult Gemara regarding Avraham's prayers.

#69 - Parshat Noach - Even or Only 18.10.2017 8:24 ↓

Why would the Torah go out of its way to let us know that Noach wasn't as righteous as we may have thought?

#68 - Parshat B'Reishit - Why Now 09.10.2017 8:02 ↓

Should the Torah begin with the creation story? If so, why?