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Parshat Shelach 5785
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha, after the sin of the Meraglim, the requirement of bringing wine libations, Nesachim, along with the sacrifices, and the mitzvah of separating Challah. The Medrash Rabbah (17,2) on our parsha quotes a pasuk from Koheles in explaining the connection between the dif Read more...
Parshat Korach 5785
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha after the rebellion of Korach is quelled, Hashem strengthens his Bris with Aharon and his descendants and reviews with him all the Matnos Kehunah they received. This Bris with the Kohanim is described as (Chapter 18, Pasuk 19), ברית מלח עולם. The eterna Read more...
Parshat Chukas 5785
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in the beginning of this week’s parsha the mitzvah of Parah Adumah. This mitzvah is introduced with the words וזאת חוקת התורה. Rashi teaches that the word חוק indicates that this mitzvah is a גזרה. It’s a decree from Hashem and, despite your lack of understand Read more...
Parshat Balak 5785
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha about the failed prophecy of Bilam. He repeatedly attempted to curse Bnei Yisrael, but instead each time he blessed them. It’s not clear why Hashem gave Bilam such powers. Rashi answers this question (Chapter 22, Pasuk 5) by quoting the first Medrash in the Read more...
