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Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

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.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Tetzaveh (5772)

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Parshas Tetzaveh-Parshas Zachor (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The question is asked why the name of Moshe Rabeinu is not mentioned in the parsha. Perhaps we can say that the subject matter is of such kedusha that Moshe Rabeinu, in order to relate this, had to be on such a high level with his connection to Hashem it is considered as if he lost his own personal identity.

An awesome insight regarding Amalek became clear. Rashi 25:27 says Zachor–what is there to remember? If you are deceitful in monetary dealings then you have the right to be worried and concerned regarding retribution from the wicked amalek. There are so many spiritual issues that we can feel greatly guilty of that could have brought the punishment of being attacked by amalek…

Have a wonderful Shabbos and a significant Shabbos Zachor.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Tetzaveh – Zachor (5770)

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Parshas Tetzaveh-Zachor (5770)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

The Torah selects only certain holy objects to explain their purpose (28:35). The golden paamon and rimon on the bottom of the Kohain Gadol’s garment was to hear; the movement of the Kohain Gadol was heard. Perhaps it was not to suddenly come without warning and scare the people around him; bain adam l’chavero.

Rashi says the lesson of false weights connected to Parshas Zachor is that the punishment for being negligent in monetary affairs brings the attack of goyim. Again – bain adam l’chavero.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and Purim sameach.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Tetzaveh-Zachor (5767)

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Parshas Tetzaveh-Zachor (5767)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The Medrash 36:3 in our sedra brings a Chazal that the learning of Torah equips us with a benefit that we can lighten up the surrounding darkness. This is a fringe benefit which is surely critical for us in this dark time of ikvisa demishicha. We are equipped with a powerful flashlight but we must turn it on.

Now, for this year’s insight into the wickedness of Amalek. What outstanding unique trait did they see in us that they felt so obligated to mercilessly attack a nation of innocent men, women and children, barely survivors of hundreds of years of tortured slavery imposed by the Egyptians? The one and only unique trait we have which our father Avraham acquired and passed on to us in the form of the creation of a great nation is the PURE BELIEF IN HASHEM. This is our uniqueness and what they saw in us that motivated their wicked desire to destroy us. Amalek—a nation that there is implanted in their very fiber the ideal and mentality to viciously destroy people who represent the truth. Machoh Timche es zecher Amalek.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and a joyful, significant Purim.

Shmos Special's Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Tetzaveh – Parshas Zachor (5766)

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Parshas Tetzaveh – Parshas Zachor (5766)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

The Medrash (38:5) explains that the significance in the honor and glory surrounding the attire of Aharon was a reflection of the honor of his Torah.  What a lesson especially for our generation where honor is mistakenly poured on musicians, singers and entertainers not really worthy of the Torah values we grant glory to.  Our mistakenly displaying honor and glory is at the expense of giving honor where it truly belongs which is to the Torah and only the Torah.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Tetzaveh (5765)

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Parshas Tetzaveh (5765)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

The “bigdei kehuna” contains a blaring lesson that clothing, our wardrobe is an area of serving Hashem. Many consider wardrobe a very personal issue and find any interference annoying. Indeed, our appearance is a definite form of serving Hashem.

The selection of our clothing is also a statement of commitment to a group or an ideal. It is also a tool to program our inner emotions and mentality. Our selection of clothing is likewise a barometer; a sort of acid test of where we are at.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Shmos Weekly Parsha Rabbi Mordechai Dolinsky

Parshas Tetzaveh – Parshas Zachor (5762)

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Parshas Tetzaveh – Parshas Zachor (5762)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

In our parshas of Tetzaveh we have the commandment of making the Choshen HaMishpat. Rashi brings the Chazal that it is an attonement for deviating from justice. An explanation of the connection we can say that the Urim V’Tumim is a submission of our intellect to the Divine will.

This is indeed connected with the theme of parshas Zachor. The commandment of “mechikas Amalek”, the physical wiping out of the nation of Amalek is a commandment the secular world has used as a point of contention against the Torah. Even the Torah committed are troubled consciously or subconsciously by this commandment. However we visualize the extreme wickedness of Amalek it must be accompanied with the recognition and understanding that we submit our intellect to Hashem as the sole giver of life and consequently submit oursevles to His will to destroy them. This is the connection with the commandment of the Choshen HaMishpat.

Have a very happy and wonderful Shabbos and we should see the true redemption speedily.

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