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25 articles- Bikkurim- Recognizing that Everything is From HashemThis article explores the concept of Bikkurim, emphasizing that all blessings and success come from Hashem, not from human effort. It uses Rashi's commentary an
- Not "Your Land"This article explains that the mitzvah of bikkurim reminds us the land is not ours but Hashem's gift, emphasizing gratitude and recognizing divine ownership in
- It Is Merely a GiftThe Kli Yakar explains that the mitzvah of bikkurim reminds us that the land is a conditional gift from Hashem, not an inheritance, requiring us to keep His Tor
- Giving Hand-to-Hand is BetterThis article explores the significance of direct, hand-to-hand giving, drawing insights from the mitzvah of bikkurim and a compelling story about a shidduch. It
- Gratitude in a Loud VoiceThis article explores the importance of expressing gratitude to Hashem in a loud voice, drawing lessons from the Parshah of Bikkurim and Rashi's commentary. It
- The Humble One is LouderThis article explores Rashi's interpretation of "v'anisa" as raising one's voice, connecting it to humility and praising Hashem. It cites Rav Yechezkel of Kuzmi
- Antisemitism Never StopsThe Sanzer Rov explains that the phrase "Arami oved avi" in Parshat Bikkurim indicates that antisemitism is a continuous pursuit, reflecting the ongoing challen
- When One Davens Out Loud He is Immediately Answered:The Chofetz Chaim teaches that crying out to Hashem loudly during difficult times brings immediate answers. This article explores the power of vocal prayer and
- The Joy of Receiving a Gift from HashemThe Tiferes Shlomo explains that rejoicing in Hashem's gifts stems not only from the gift itself but from the pride of being deemed worthy by the King, as discu
- No Lies:The Abarbanel explains why the mitzvah of maaser uniquely requires a vidui, emphasizing the importance of honesty in distributing tithes. This ensures proper fu
- The True Vidui:This article explores the deeper meaning of the vidui recited during maaser, explaining why we declare "I did all that You commanded" despite our shortcomings.
- Heavenly JoyThis article explores the concept of heavenly joy, explaining how the word "ma'on" in the Torah relates to the joy felt when fulfilling commandments, as explain
- A Mitzvah With JoyRabenu Bechaya explains that performing a mitzvah with joy brings great reward, transforming judgment into mercy. This is exemplified by the word "hashkifa," wh
- Melting the StoneThe Chidushei Harim teaches that even the hardest hearts can be softened by Torah, overcoming the yeitzer hara, as hinted in Devarim 27:8.
- Brachos Will Pursue UsThis article explores why blessings pursue us, rather than us pursuing them, drawing insights from Dovid Hamelech's prayer and the Degel Machaneh Efraim. It exp
- Tefillah With and Without KavanahThis article explores the meaning of "tanecha" and "m'sharosecha" in the context of daily prayers, explaining how even prayers without full kavanah are ultimate
- Blessing for the Past and for the FutureA verse from the Torah declaring that Hashem will command His blessing to be upon our granaries and all our endeavors, providing for our past and future.
- Bracha in the Merit of BrachosThis article explores why the Torah refers to a specific blessing, explaining it as a reference to the five blessings made on bread. It also discusses how perfo
- Eating on Shabbos is Spiritual SustenanceThis article from Sefer Zera Shimshon explains that food eaten on Shabbos is considered "spiritual food" (Mazon Ruchni) and will not decay. It connects this ide
- Let the Year and its Blessings BeginThis article from The Way Of Emunah explains that reciting the tochacha before Rosh Hashanah serves as a sign for the year's curses to end, allowing bad decrees
- The Tochacha Annuls AveirosThe Kozheglover Gaon explains that reading the tochacha before Rosh Hashanah breaks our hearts, leading us to regret our sins and annulling our aveiros.
- When There is Emunah There are no Parnassah Concerns:This article explains Rav Yehoshua of Belz's interpretation of a pasuk, emphasizing that fear of livelihood stems from a lack of emunah, and true trust in Hashe
- Always Immersed in Avodas HashemThis article explains how the word "v'ashamartem" in Bereishis 37:11 teaches us to constantly anticipate and strive for a genuine covenant with the Creator thro
- Elul in RussiaThis article describes the palpable fear and awe that permeated the month of Elul in Russia generations ago, as chasidim prepared for the Day of Judgment. It re
- Bringing the Horse Dealer to do TeshuvaThe Baal Shem Tov uses a parable about horses to teach merchants about the importance of teshuva, even for those who have strayed. He emphasizes that all Jews c
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