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Bamidbar Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Pinchas (5771)

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Parshas Pinchas (5771)

by Mordechai Dolinsky

[(26:5) Rashi] How is the placing by Hashem of the ‘hei’ before the name and ‘yud’ after the tribal names resolve the issue of the nations of the world casting dispersion on the holiness and reliability of our lineage, insinuating that is was defiled by the Egyptians.

The names we are called actually have a true definite effect on our essence, and our essence is clearly manifested on our physical appearance.  The countenance of our appearance truly calls out our holiness.  The cute gentile child can’t compare with the holiness reflected on our sweet children.  Nothing can compare withe aura of light emanating from the faces of our talmidei chachamim and our tzadikim.

We should be zochech to see the geulah b’karov.

Bamidbar Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Balak (5771)

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Parshas Balak (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

It is so striking how the absolute text of the Chumash gives a positive impression of Bilaam and Rashi consistently brings the Chazal to the contrary.  The great wonder is that Hashem Himself is the author of the Chumash and is the One that is giving the positive outlook and Rashi seems to be pushing to the negative.

The lesson is that the awesome, great darkness of the falsehood which we must overcome actually originates from Hashem and He expects us to overcome the darkness and to reveal the truth.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Bamidbar Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Chukas (5771)

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Parshas Chukas (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The satan and the nations of the world ridicule Para Aduma.  The answer is as Rashi quotes;  Gezaira Hi Milfanai.  We go down to the basics of basics;  all the commandments are from Me, your Creator.  Since all the mitzvos come from the Creator of the world, there is no place for speculation and any negative insinuations in your inquiries.  You must keep in your mindset the realization “ain reshus liharhair achareha”.  Keeping in the source of the commandments, it is a great sin to think of any negative or “objective” investigational survey of the absolute Will of Hashem.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and a Chodesh of yeshuos and geulos.

Bamidbar Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Korach (5771)

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Parshas Korach (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Moshe Rabeinu attempted to involve Korach to deal with Hashem and kochos of kedusha in his machlokes to spark and shock him into reality of emes. It didn’t work.

How much we must fear for ourselves, even being spiritually orientated, that we can be mistake and we must cry to Hashem to lead us and open up our minds t the truth.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Bamidbar Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Shlach (5771)

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Parshas Shlach (5771)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

The Torah demands of us that we constantly be connected to and under the realization of Hashem.

The land of Canaan had certain negative aspects which the spies connected to however when connected with Hashem everything changes; everything is clear; everything is safe; everything is beautiful.

The climax of the sedra is the mitzvah of tzitzis. The tzitzis is on our clothing, very close, very real. The four corners, kanfos, Rashi informs us are to inspire us to appreciate and be inspired about the wings of the eagles, the kanfei nesharim on which we flew. On our materialistic clothing we are inspired for the deepest connection with the world of ruchnius and Hashem. This is what is demanded of us to be simple members of Klal Yisroel.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Bamidbar Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Behaaloscha (5771)

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Parshas Behaaloscha (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The mitzvah of tefias shofar, the most important mitzvah on the most important day, Rosh Hashana, we learn from the movement of Klal Yisroel in the desert.

Movement is an awesome connection with Hashem. As we move, there are new experiences and new exposures with which we constantly have to relate and connect with Hashem.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Bamidbar Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Naso (5771)

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Parshas Naso (5771)

by Mordechai Dolinsky

 

The lesson of the sotah observation and becoming a nazir is that we constantly must learn Hashem’s messages to us from the experiences that constantly surround us.

 

Have a wonderful Shabbos.


Bamidbar Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Bamidbar (5771)

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Parshas Bamidbar (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

Rashi at the beginning of the sedra relates that Hashem, because of His love for Klal Yisroel, counts us. This is to explains the pasuk that Moshe was commanded to count. There is an obvious very deep lesson here for those that are searching. Hashem is counting and Moshe Rabeinu is counting, and it is considered as one.

As the galus darkens, standards drop in all areas of avodas Hashem. There is great freedom to do as one pleases in tznius of dress and in many other areas. There is a marvelous opportunity for those who want to be zocheh to be loyal, committed and consistent to the real ratzon Hashem.

We should be zocheh to see the geula sh’layma with the coming of Mashiach b’karov. Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Vayikra Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Bechukosai (5771)

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Parshas Bechukosai (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

How can we understand that in the beginning of our parsha (26:1) we find the great reward for being engrossed in intensive studying of Torah; amailus, which is incumbent on Klal Yisroel at every level. One that defaults and neglects to fulfill his obligation just forfeits his awesome reward. Later in pasuk 14 we find that this neglect leads to a downfall and spiritual avalanche ending in a terrible punishment.

Rashi, we can say, is sensitive to this difficulty by explaining that the lack of Torah study in pasuk 14 is accompanied by an open rebellion against Hashem.

The lowest level of the “fall” is denial of the truth of the Torah and eventually not even recognizing the existence of Hashem chas v’shalom. What is mind-boggling is that all through his spiritual downfall which includes preventing others from doing mitzvos and hatred for chachamim, he still maintains his belief of Hashem and the Torah until the last step, when this also goes.

How shocking that one can be committed to our basic beliefs and yet can fall so low. How absolutely vital it is for us to cry out to Hashem for Divine assistance for success in understanding and fulfilling our true purpose.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Vayikra Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Behar (5771)

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Parshas Behar (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The yovail calls for the blowing of the shofar which is unique for Rosh Hashana. This calls out that the yovail is intrinsically connected with Malchus Shomayim. Many other areas of our avoda are likewise especially connected. Hashem should enlighten us to truly fulfill His Will.

Have an especially wonderful Shabbos.

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