Parshat Mikeitz
byIsrael’s collective soul can only fully manifest itself through an earthly nation that reveals the Divine Ideal in all spheres of national existence.
Israel’s collective soul can only fully manifest itself through an earthly nation that reveals the Divine Ideal in all spheres of national existence.
The pure cruse of oil shone brightly, permeated the collective soul of the Hebrew nation and bestowed upon Israel the strength to fight on.
The light of redemption often shines in a distorted fashion in order to lull the Sitra Aḥra into passivity.
The fundamental Hebrew tenet that there are values worth fighting for is what drove Shimon and Levi to restore honor to the house of Israel.
A man must be constantly vigilant to speak and behave in a manner that brings happiness and comfort to his wife (or wives in Yaakov’s case).
The subconscious realization that the nation of Israel is ascending to become mankind’s dominant moral light compels Western civilization to try limiting the size and strength of the Jewish state.
While the ‘love’ that exists before marriage can be easy, enjoyable & free from responsibility, the true test for a couple is to forge & strengthen a deep spiritual bond of love after the wedding.
I remember your shadow cupped gently in mine and the words we whispered together as the first lights flickered into being Before the waters…
A deep understanding of events helps us appreciate how Avraham’s transgression provided the opportunity for him to ascend incredible heights through an unbelievable act of tshuva m’ahava.
My father planted an ancient tree In foreign soil which starved its roots The tree developed, gnarled and twisted Displaying its resilience with every…
It is precisely Avraham’s valiant behavior in battle that proves the authenticity of his compassion to all of HaShem’s creatures, presenting a model of true kindness for the Hebrew nation to uphold.
The study of emuna infuses us with the vision to see history’s ultimate goal, as well as the confidence that we will succeed in bringing this goal to fruition.