<h2>Introduction</h2>Whenever we invest ourselves in a particular path, navigating changes and transitions presents a challenge. After being fully involved in one type of activity, with one mindset, it is hard to enter another. For that reason, we find the month of Tishrei so demanding. Intense spiritual experiences of various types follow one another in rapid succes- sion without giving us time to digest them and prepare ourselves for the next. Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkos, and Simchas

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Hashem said to Avrom, "Go for yourself from your land, from your relatives, and from your father's house to the land that I will show you. Etc." (12:1)Many Meforshim ZY”A dwell upon the repetition of the steps in this Possuk. The Skulener Rebbe ZY”A would say in his Droshoh to Chasanim, the words of the Kedushas Levi of Berditchev ZY”A, as follows.Asks the Berditchever, why are the nations of the world called “Goyei Ho’arotzos – the Nations of the land? The reason is, since a Fr

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Hashem said to Avram, “Go for yourself from your land, from your relatives, and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you. (12:1)Hashem said to Avrom – Lech - Go. It is upon you to go and to reach the Shoresh of your Neshomoh – Lecha - to you.<ul><li>Rav Dovid of Lelov – Likutei Divrei Dovid, Sefer Pninei HaTorah</li></ul>Go from your land. Always, Artzius and Gashmius – land and mundane have an end. But Ruchniyus – spirituality, is

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And I will bless those who bless you, and curse him who curses you; and in you shall all families of the earth be blessed. {12:3}It is possible to explain the word רֹאָא as meaning not “I will curse” but rather “I will enlighten”. At such time as the knowledge of Hashem covers the earth as the waters cover the sea, those who formerly cursed the children of Abraham will be enlightened and realize that the people of Hashem are the source of blessing for all humanity.

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Lot is the Yetzer Hora (evil inclination) that tries to escort the person as he goes in the ways of Hashem.<ul><li>Noam Elimelech, Pininei HaTorah</li></ul>

Lot as the Yetzer Hora

And Avrom was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. {13:2}Avrom was the first person who acknowledged the One Hashem and taught pure faith. Nevertheless, the Torah does not represent him as a person without material possessions who is totally immersed in the quest for G-Dliness and in heavenly matters, but rather as a person who is socially involved -- a very wealthy property owner with cattle, silver, and gold, who is not separated from the precious things of t

Avrom's Wealth and Social Involvement

And He brought him outside, and said, Look now toward heaven, and count the stars, if you are able to count them; and he said to him, So shall your offspring be. {15:5}As viewed from the earth, the stars look like tiny specks. In fact, though, they are worlds unto themselves, some of which are even larger than our own earth. Klall Yisroel are similar: they may appear small and insignificant on earth, but, in the sight of Heaven, they are very great and are even conside

The Stars and the Greatness of Klall Yisroel

On that very day Avrohom was circumcised with Yishmoel his son. (17:26)Rav Henoch of Alexander ZY"A said in the name of Rav Bunim of Parshischoh ZY"A, after Rosh Hashonoh there is a hidden Rosh Hashonoh. The first Rosh Hashonoh is revealed one, then there is a hidden one. Parshas Bereishis is Malchius – Crowning Hashem, - as it is the creation of the world. Parshas Noach is Zichronos, as it says "Vayizkor Elokim ess Noach – Hashem remembered Noach. Parshas Vayeiroh is

The Deeper Meaning of Bris Miloh and Rosh Hashonoh

Reb Chaim Vital ZY”A once exerted great energy to learn a difficult part of Torah. Afterwards, he walked into the Beis Medrash and heard a young child say the same conclusion of Torah He had worked so hard on. He went to his Rebbe The Ariza”l to report what transpired. The Ariza”l answered him that with his great effort he brought this chiddush (new idea) of Torah onto the world. Now even a young child can attain it.Rav Uri “The Sorof” (fire) of Strelisk ZY”A, was a Talmud (student) of

The Power of Torah Effort and Avodas HaTefilloh

Reb Chaim Shmuelevitz ZT”L, Rosh Yeshivas Mir would say on these Pesukim with great emotion “And I your son Chaim says Vein [cry] Mama Rochel, Vein Mama Rochel”. The Mirrer Rosh Yeshiva Reb Nosson Tzvi Finkel ZT”L, would often quote his uncle’s words, with great emotion and fervor. It is noteworthy that his Yohrtzeit is also on 11 Cheshvon, as Rochel Imeinu. Zechusom Yagein Aleinu.

Mama Rochel's Tears and the Power of Prayer

Reb Avrohom Elimelech of Karlin הי"ד was brutally killed by the Lithuanians and Germans during WW2. Before the war he was in Eretz Yisroel. He said there are black clouds over Europe, and he awakened his followers to Tefillah. Some of his followers tried to do actions that he does not return to Europe and stay in Eretz Yisroel for safety. When he realized this, he said he must be with his flock in their time of need and will have a קפידא [be Makpid - admonish], if such actions are con

The Sacrifice of Reb Avrohom Elimelech of Karlin

They shall rejoice in Your Kingship - those who observe the Sabbath - and call it a delight. The people that sanctifies the seventh - they will all be satisfied and delighted with Your goodness. And the Seventh - You found favor in it and sanctified it. ’Most coveted of days,” You called it, a remembrance of creation. (Tefillas Shabbos Kodesh)Yismichu Bimalchuschoh - Shomrei Shabbos, the beginning point of those who rejoice in the Kingship of Hashem, is Shomrei Shabbos – those who obse

The Joy and Sanctity of Shabbos

The Torah portion of Lech Lecha discusses various travels of our patriarch Avraham and many of the important events in his life. Regarding the spoils of the successful war that Avraham waged with the four kings, Avraham told the king of Sodom,“As for the share of the parties who went with me—Aner, Eshkol, and Mamreh—let them take their share.” Earlier, the verse mentions that, at the time of the war, Avraham was dwelling in the plain of Mamreh, the Emorite, “the kinsman of Eshkol and A

Avraham Avinus Allies Aner Eshkol and Mamreh

LUACH SHABBOS MARCHESHVANFor local candle lighting times visit Chabad.org/CandlesYour complete guide to this week’s halachos & minhagim12 Marcheshvan, 578614 Marcheshvan, 5786Today is the third of the three bahab fasts.Tuesday night is the last night to recite Kiddush Levanah, which may be said the entire night (as long as the moon is visible).

Luach Shabbos Marcheshvan

RAMBAMספר המצוות פרק אחד ליום ג פרקים ליום<ul><li>Shabbos: פרקים א – ג, הלכות טוען ונטען</li><li>Sunday: הלכות נחלות, הלכות נזקי ממון, הלכות גזילה ואבידה</li><li>Monday: הלכות גניבה, פרק טו, פרקים יב – יד, מ”ע רמ״א</li><li>Tuesday: פרק טז, מל”ת רמ״ד; מ”ע רל״ט, פרק א</li><li>Wednesday: פרק ב, מ”ע ר״ח; מל”ת רע״א, רע״ב, פרקים ד – ו</li><li>Thursday: פרקים א – ג, פרקים ד – ו, פרק ג, מל”ת רמ״ו, רמ״ג</li><li>Friday: מל”ת רמ״ה, פרקים ז – ט, פרקים ז – ט, פרק ד,

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