Parshat Tetzaveh 5785: Purity of the Oil for the Menorah and its Deeper Meaning of Purity for the Jews and Israel Today?

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parshat Tetzaveh is dedicated Lilui Nishmas for the Eightth Yahrtzeit of My Father: Me’ir HaKohen ben Shabtai HaKohen who was niftar on 9 Adar 5777. This vort also dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home whole physically, mentally and spiritually.

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Parshat Terumah 5785: Pure Motivations vs Self-Interest and Hubris

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This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parsha Terumah is being co-sponsored both anonymously dedicated for Hatslucha to children of the community and by Rabbi Tully and Hindy Bryks of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated dedicated in honor of their daughter Tamar’s upcoming marriage to Avraham Yitzchak Greenwald and lilui nishmas for Hindi’s Father, Moshe Zev ben Yosef, z”l. Both co-sponsors also dedicate this vort for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home whole physically, mentally and spiritually. To our anonymous co-sponsor and to Mishpachat Bryks, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Mishpatim 5785: Retrospective — Self-Defense and the Ongoing Milchamot Shel Torah?

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This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Mishpatim is being sponsored by Baruch and Yaffa Swinkin dedicated Lilui Nishmas Baruch’s grandfather Micha’el ben Yaakov z’l, and for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Swinkin family, many thanks for your sponsorship and kindnesses through the years. read more

Parshat Yithro 5785: “Men of Truth” vs Power-Hungry, Agendized Honor Seekers?

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This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parsha Yithro is being sponsored by R’ Moshe and Marla Braun (Moshe Braun – Fine Judaic Art) and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh in honor of Marla’s birthday on 14th Sh’vat. Also Sponsoring is Julian Hurwitz of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated Lilui Nishmas for the Yahrtzeit of his Father Shlomo Leib ben Chaim Ephraim. Both sponsors dedicate the vort for shmirat hanefesh, refuat hanefesh for tzahal, for the wounded, the safe return of all Chayalim — physically, mentally and spiritually and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. read more

Parshat Beshalach 5785: Freedom, and Feeling Free?

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Our Parsha Beshalach vort is being sponsored by Jonathan and Debbie Sassen of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated lilui nishmas Jonathan’s mother Tova bat Yaakov and dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and that they’re brought home whole physically, mentally and spiritually as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Sassen family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses.

By the way, friends, Rabbi Jonathan Sassen has co-authored a great Sefer, “The Science Behind The Mishnah” with Rabbi Joel Padowitz. The Science Behind the Mishnah engages inquisitive minds with fascinating explanations of scientific topics encountered in Mishnayos Berachos. read more

Parshat Bo 5785: Yetziyot Mitzrayim, the Korban Pesach and the “Mixed Multitude?”

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Bo is being sponsored by Ayton & Ayelet Lefkowitz dedicated Lilui Nishmas Ayton’s Grandmothers: Chana Michla bas Zeev Yitzchak and Miriam bas Avraham and his Grandfather Klonimus Yechezkel ben Yehuda, and dedicated for the safe return of all Chayalim — physically, mentally and spiritually and for the Liberation of all remaining hostages and for Kol Klal Yisrael . To the Lefkowitz family, many thanks for your sponsorship and kindnesses through the years. read more

Parshat Va’eira 5785: Traits of a True Leader vs One Lusting for Power and Self-Aggrandizement

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Va’eira is being sponsored anonymously dedicated Lilui Nishmas the sponsor’s grandparents Moshe ben Yaakov Hirsch and Chana bat Beryl and dedicated for the safe return of all Chayalim — physically, mentally and spiritually and for the Liberation of all remaining hostages and for Kol Klal Yisrael. To our anonymous sponsor, many thanks for your sponsorship and kindnesses through the years.

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Parshat Shemos 5785: The Perils of Assimilation Over Generations and Evolution of Self-Interest, Personal Gain at the Risk of National Security

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This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Shemos is being sponsored by R’ Dr. Pinchas and P’nina Klahr of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated lilui nishmas Pinchas’ parents: Nosson Karpel ben Shmuel Zanvil Tzvi and Pessia Toiba bat Rav Yehuda Dov and Penina’s dad – Rav Matisyohu ben Rav Yaakov (Weisenberg), continued refuah Sheima for Itamar Chaim ben Tzipporah as well as for the safe return of all Chayalim — physically, mentally and spiritually and for the Liberation of all remaining hostages and for Kol Klal Yisrael. To Mishpochat Klahr, many thanks for your sponsorship and your kindnesses through the years. read more

Parshat Vayechi 5785: Yaakov’s Bracha to Yehuda, His Ascent to Leadership; Today’s Parallels?

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This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Vayechi is being sponsored by Yitzchak and Leyla Gross of Wynnewood, PA to commemorate the Yarhtzeit of Yitzchak’s Mother: Chaya Yita Sarah Bat Aharon and dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To Mishpochat Gross, many thanks for your sponsorship, your kindnesses through the years in helping to facilitate Sefer Torah recycling and for your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Vayigash 5785: Goshen, Separation and Spirituality vs Assimilation, Loss of Unique Identity as Jews and Persecution by the Nations?

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This year’s Parshat Vayigash vort is being sponsored by Aryeh and Lisa Koenigsberg and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated lilui nishmas for Aryeh’s grandparents: Chaya Perel bas Arieh and Yissachar Dov ben Yisrael and for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Koenigsberg family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses. read more