Parshas Re’ay (5763)

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Parshas Re’ay (5763)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

The name of the parsha explains and manifests the whole foundation of the sedra. Hashem demonstrates in the creation and through the current events His will and His up to date messages. One has to be worthy to look for them and understand them.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Vo’eschanan (5763)

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Parshas Vo’eschanan (5763)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

What ever we manage to gain from Bein HaMetzorim and Tisha B’Av despite the “lev even”—heart of stone, let us utilize to crystallize what we have to rectify and to revitalize our goals and life accomplishments. It is amazing that parshas Vo’eschanan is filled with the foundations of everything we stand for and have to accomplish. The fulfillment of the Torah is beautiful. If we are ever disappointed in it is a result of the lack of our consistency in its fulfillment—as is related in Rashi 4:9.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Aikev (5763)

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Parshas Aikev (5763)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

The Medrash in this week’s sedra (3:3) focuses on unique, outstanding acts of individuals that the only way they can be understood is that they are a reflection of the “nefesh Elokis”—the Godly soul. We should use these opportunities of observing these very special people to strengthen our emuna, our belief, and our insight into Elokus.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Devorim (5763)

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Parshas Devorim (5763)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

The Medrash (1:21) in our parsha gives us a clarity and understanding why the black cloud of mourning is lifted on this Shabbos. Shabbos is compared to a king and queen in a private, intimate meeting which is above the churban. This also rejuvenates our appreciation of the Shabbos.

Hashem should overhaul these days of sadness and mourning to happiness through the geula sh’layma.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.