Parshas Tetzaveh

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Parshas Tetzaveh—Parshas Zachor (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The bigdei kehuna in our parsha brings to our focus that the manner of dress is an integral part of the avodas Hashem; each of is in our specific circles, “misgeret”, where we find ourselves. We should pay attention to the dress codes as an important aspect of the avodas Hashem.

Keep in mind the importance these days of simcha which could be fulfilled by counting the various blessings that Hashem bestows upon us.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and an awesomely freilichen Purim.

Parshas Terumah

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Parshas Terumah (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky
It is very difficult to understand that in our sedra the pesukim themselves go into great detail in the commandments of the building of the Mishkan. These details were only pertinent for the builders of the Mishkan to be knowledgeable of. On the other hand there are many mitzvos that pertain to everyone yet there are not details whatsoever even mentioned in the Torah itself such as Tefilin which is so complicated and has so many details. We must say that the Torah wants all the individuals in Klal Yisroel to be familiar with the structure of the Mishkan and have a picture in our minds of its appearance, including the vessels.

Perhaps this is because the Mishkan was the place where the Shchinah came down to the world, which means it was the source of all bracha to the world. Everything we are and have comes through there. Therefore it was Hashem’s Will that we recognize this and be connected to this holy edifice.

We would sure to fulfill our obligations, be marbeh the simcha in Adar, doing things that bring us happiness. We should once again see for ourselves and Klal Yisroel great yeshuos in this month of Adar. Have a wonderful and joyous week.

Parshas Mishpatim

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Parshas Mishpatim (5773)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Mishpatim, Rashi explains are dinim that we can understand with our own sechel; some with the support of a pasuk and some completely on our own—but all with our own minds. This brings us to a very important principle that Hashem holds us responsible for anything that we understand ourselves; this is as though it was given to us on Har Sinai. This places upon us an awesome responsibility.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and a fulfilling, simchadike Chodesh.