One need only visit an existing Orthodox study hall, and witness first hand the emphasis on accuracy of learning; even more so, a poseik (halachic-<span...
PARASHAT VAYIKRA – LESSON IN BRINGING HOLINESS INTO OUR LIVES
Schwartz, Rabbi Yitzchak
Parshat Vayikra seen through the eyes of Rav Tzadok HaKohen reveals a lesson as to how to transform evil into goodness and the mundane into the holy. ...
PARASHAT HA’SHAVUA PEKUDEI – Where does the Divine Presence live?
Sacks, Rabbi Lord Jonathan ZT"L
Parshat Pekudei hints about a principle that has immense implications for the entire structure of Judaism:
It is not objects that are holy. It is human action and intention in accordance with the will of God that creates holiness....
Building the Tabernacle does not supersede the sanctity of Shabbat.
By juxtaposing Shabbat in the Tabernacle ...we are taught the fundamental connection between the types of work done in order to build the Tabernacle and the types of work that are forbidden on Shabbat....
After they made the Eigel Hazahav, the letters flew off the luchos; the tablets were too heavy for Moshe, they fell and broke. It was the Torah Sh’ba’al Peh which flew away!
This is why the luchos were too heavy — it’s impossible to have the Torah bichsav ...
On Shabbos, Hashem calls upon us to detach from mundane creative tasks and apply our time and energy to delve into the wisdom of the Torah.
In that way, we can build a virtual Mishkan - a dwelling place for the Shechina (the aspect of Hashem’s presence that is openly...
"The Sfas Emes explains that to match His Omnipresence, HaShem has given us mitzvos in all areas of human activity. Thus, when we are engaged in our weekday activities, we can still connect with HaShem’s Presence."...
"One of the most distinctive aspects of the Ten Plagues was the persistent refusal of Pharaoh to recognize the error of his ways and accept that the G-d of the Jews was indeed all-powerful. Miracle after miracle failed to persuade him of the veracity of Moshe Rabbeinu's claims of...
"One must disconnect from the impurities and distractions of the outside world to enter a space of intentional prayer while remaining cognizant of people’s needs in order to pray for them with the proper intention....
