Parshas Vayigash (5772)

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Parshas Vayigash (5 772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

It is noteworthy that from the moment that Yosef revealed himself to his brothers (45:3) for the next pesukim we don’t hear a word from them “V’lo yachlu” — the brothers were not able to react verbally.

When exposed to the real truth; the real truth–one is shocked. In the event of Klal Yisroel and in our own personal lives things happen. The real absolute truth is so hidden, so far, that when it is finally revealed we are in absolute shock and in silence and awe. If we understand this we would be more objectively aggressive in our search for the real truth.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Mikaitz – Shabbos Chanukah (5772)

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Parshas Mikaitz-Shabbos Chanukah (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Yosef Hatzaddik was able to achieve all his awesome accomplishment in having insight into Paroh’s dreams and everything that followed by keeping and intensive focus on the presence of Hashem in the world beneath the apparent surface. This was the true key to success of the Chashmonaim’s victory over the Greeks and bringing a great light to Klal Yisroel.

We should all be worthy of this recognition. Have a wonderful Shabbos and Chanukah.

Parshas Vayeishev (5772)

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Parshas Vayeishev (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The wife of Potifar with her false accusations against Yosef HaTzaddik recognized in him true traits for his potential to reach heights of greatness and by having him imprisoned, a situation of the epitome of lowness, meant to sabotage any hope for the realization of his potential. As it turned out his imprisonment turned out to be the tool by which he reached the greatest level that a person could reach, second only to Paroah. Rabos machshavos b’lev ish…. The goyim through the generations attempt to destroy us and the Torah and it turns out to be the source of our greatest glory.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Vayishlach (5772)

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Parshas Vayishlach (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Eisav has an awesome hatred for Yaakov and is coming towards him with an army set out for destruction– and kisses Yaakov with love. Yaakov has fulfilled the Will of Hashem and everything works out. His learning, his davening, his tznius, and guarding the tznius of his wives and daughter; the whole deal and Yaakov is a success.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Vayeitze (5772)

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Parshas Vayeitzei (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Was Yaakov Avinu such a batlan that he couldn’t deal and outsmart Lavan’s devious wicked ways; such wickedness, setting up the wrong bride. Yaakov made his hishtadlus and left the rest for the Ribbono Shel Olam and because of this we have today a Klal Yisroel. Don’t be too smart, Hashem is with us.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and hatzlach for all of Klal Yisroel.