Month: December 2004

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayechi (5765)

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Parshas Vayechi (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The name Vayechi seems most inappropriate for a parsha that relates the passing of Yaakov Avinu.  Chazal tell us that tzaddikim in general even after passing away, continue to live on.  In regard to Yaakov specifically we are told that he indeed continues to exist (perhaps in some other form of life).

This phenomenon has been confirmed all through the generations by the sight of our great ones after they passed on (who were seen for various circumstances) and they were reported to appear fresh and alive.  This is a great support for emuna, in our generation that needs so much strength and encouragement.

We should be zocheh to witness tchiyas hamaysim bikarov.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Berashis Chanukah Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas MiKaitz — Shabbos Chanukah (5765)

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Parshas MiKaitz — Shabbos Chanukah (5765)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

Imagine the anguish Yosef went through being falsely accused and subsequently imprisoned for something that he demonstrated and exercised the epitome of self-control not to indulge in and sin.  Now, as a ruler,  he was basking in the success that the false accusations caused and created.  What a lesson!

Our fulfillment of the Torah and mitzvos ignite a light within and outside our homes which usually we cannot see.  Perhaps with the mitzvah of the Chanukah lights we are taking a glimpse at this light.

Have a beautiful Shabbos and a happy Chanukah.

Berashis Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Vayigash (5765)

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Parshas Vayigash (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Yehuda’s orderly logically sequenced orientation hit the spot.  First, we have a lesson in how to deal with difficult ordeals; to go step by step, logically and rationally.  The point that hit home was that Yosef was convinced that the brothers’ radical actions towards him were motivated by the fact that he stemmed from Rochel.  By Yehuda showing the brothers love and concern for Binyomin he proved this was untrue.  We must always be open to new revelations of the truth.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Shmos (5765)

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Parshas Shmos (5765)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

Chazal relate that Basya bas Paroh, upon discovering Moshe in the reed basket reached out for him. Despite the great distance her hand fetched him; the conventional perspective is that her hand miraculously stretched. A great sage once explained that it was her pure, uncompromising willpower that enabled her accomplishment. The greatest life lesson; almost nothing stands in the way of our willpower BE”H.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

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