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Interesting remez from the Mekubal Reb Shimshon of Ostrepolye on the relationship between Amalek and Bilam as well as between Ahava and Yirah

Interesting remez from the Mekubal Reb Shimshon of Ostrepolye on the relationship between Amalek and Bilam as well as between Ahava and Yirah

ParshaEli SilbersteinApril 22, 2020Balak

Nice pshat of the Chida on the spiritual meaning of אם יום או יומיים יעמוד

Nice pshat of the Chida on the spiritual meaning of אם יום או יומיים יעמוד

ParshaEli SilbersteinMarch 17, 2020Mishpatim

A fascinating רמז from Shelah Hakodosh on מכה איש ומת מות יומת

A fascinating רמז from Shelah Hakodosh on מכה איש ומת מות יומת

ParshaEli SilbersteinMarch 11, 2020Mishpatim

Incredible insight from the Rebbe on why it says that מלאכי אלוקים עולים before יורדים

Incredible insight from the Rebbe on why it says that מלאכי אלוקים עולים before יורדים

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Vayetzei

Incredible insight from the famous Mekubal Rabbi Avrohom Azulay on the magical power behind the numbers in Yaakovs gift to Esav

Incredible insight from the famous Mekubal Rabbi Avrohom Azulay on the magical power behind the numbers in Yaakovs gift to Esav

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Vayishlach

Incredible insight from Reb Moshe Ben Don, author of Divrei Moshe, on why it was necessary to perform a miracle of Kefitzas Haderech for Eliezer

Incredible insight from Reb Moshe Ben Don, author of Divrei Moshe, on why it was necessary to perform a miracle of Kefitzas Haderech for Eliezer

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Chayei Sarah

The deeper meaning of Hashem's praise for Moshe, "In My whole house he's faithful"

The deeper meaning of Hashem’s praise for Moshe, “In My whole house he’s faithful”

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Behaloscha

Important insight about אמור from the great Mekubal, Reb Avrohom Azulay

Important insight about אמור from the great Mekubal, Reb Avrohom Azulay

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Emor

If the pit had snakes in it, how did Ruvein intend to save Yosef from the pit later?

If the pit had snakes in it, how did Ruvein intend to save Yosef from the pit later?

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Vayeshev

Humorous story with the Haflo’oh, Rov of Frankfurt, regarding Parshas Pinchos

Humorous story with the Haflo’oh, Rov of Frankfurt, regarding Parshas Pinchos

Parsha, StoriesEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Pinchas

How Parshas Pinchos is related to the legacy of the Previous Rebbe

How Parshas Pinchos is related to the legacy of the Previous Rebbe

Parsha, HolidaysEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Pinchas, Yud Beis Tammuz

How did people in the Midbar do Gemilus Chassodim if everyone got the same amount of Mon?

How did people in the Midbar do Gemilus Chassodim if everyone got the same amount of Mon?

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Beshalach

How could Yaakov doubt whether Hashem’s promise to him will come true? Can a prediction through prophecy be altered?

How could Yaakov doubt whether Hashem’s promise to him will come true? Can a prediction through prophecy be altered?

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Vayishlach

How could Yaakov doubt whether Hashem’s promise to him will come true? Can a prediction through prophecy be altered?

How could Yaakov doubt whether Hashem’s promise to him will come true? Can a prediction through prophecy be altered?

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Vayishlach

How did Hashem respond to Moshe’s burning question, ‘Why have You made matters worse for them?"

How did Hashem respond to Moshe’s burning question, ‘Why have You made matters worse for them?’

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Vaeira

Geshmaker vort and story of the second Belzer Rov, Reb Shiyele

Geshmaker vort and story of the second Belzer Rov, Reb Shiyele

Stories, ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Bo

Hashem says to Yaakov, "Don't be afraid to go down to Mitzrayim."

Hashem says to Yaakov, “Don’t be afraid to go down to Mitzrayim.”

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Vayigash

Halachic decision by the Levushei Srod based on the story of the Yud of Yehoshua

Halachic decision by the Levushei Srod based on the story of the Yud of Yehoshua

Halacha, ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Shlach

Great story with Reb Yechezkel Shinever regarding the difference between a Novi who prophecizes falsely, and one doesn't tell a prophesy he was told to tell

Great story with Reb Yechezkel Shinever regarding the difference between a Novi who prophecizes falsely, and one doesn't tell a prophesy he was told to tell

Stories, ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Shoftim

Great pshat from Tiferes Shlomo on אדם כי יקריב מכם קרבן מן הבהמה

Great pshat from Tiferes Shlomo on אדם כי יקריב מכם קרבן מן הבהמה

ParshaEli SilbersteinFebruary 17, 2020Vayikra

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