Parshas Bechukosai (5765)

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Parshas Bechukosai (5765)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Rashi explains at the beginning of our parsha what is required of us for which the reward and punishment is laid out.  It is an absolute commitment to extreme toiling in studying and understanding our Torah.  This is expected of all Clal Yisrael from the greatest scholars to the simplist among us.  How much effort much be invested for this to be implanted in us in order to realized in a practical actuality.  Indeed this was the mentality and our way of life throughout the generations.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Behar (5765)

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Parshas Behar (5765)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

Shmita was chosen to reveal the lesson of Sinai as Rashi quotes at the beginning of our parsha.  Since agriculture was the mainstay of our economical existence it can be fulfilled only through complete self-sacrifice–thus Hashem expected absolute commitment.  So too the fulfillment, accomplishment and realization of doing the true Will of Hashem involves complete devotion and self-sacrifice.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.