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Share the pain!

The Gemara Sotah (11a) tells us that Pharaoh had three advisers: Yitro, Iyov and Bilam. Pharaoh wished to decide how to deal with the Israelite “problem”. He sought the opinion of each of his three advisers. Bilam was an evil man…

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Solving Rashi’s Problem

In this week’s parashah, Pharaoh orders the midwives named Shifra and Puah to kill any new born Jewish boy. However, the midwives feared G‑d and did not obey. When challenged by Pharaoh, they told him that the Jewish women were skilled in…

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NIDVAT LEV

When Moshe Rabbenu requested donations towards the Mishkan, the Passuk says “Vehamelacha Hayta Dayam… Vehoter.” (Shemot 36:7) The contributions brought by Bnei Yisrael were more than sufficient for what was needed for the construction of the Mishkan. The Ohr Hachaim…

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POWER OF WOMEN

What does the month of Nissan and women have in common? No it’s not the extensive cleaning or the cooking. Although that might have something to do with it, there is much more than meets the eye. As we arrive closer to the…

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Gather around

The Jews had waited for what they thought was 40 days. Where was Moshe? So they panicked and made the famous Eigel Hazahav – Golden Calf. This week we take out two Sifrei Torah. The first is for the regular weekly portion,…

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Communication

I have seen a nice Dvar Torah by Rabbi Label Lam regarding the power of communication that I want to share with you. In this week Parasha the Torah says: And Moshe spoke before Hashem saying, “They, the Children of…

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PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!

The Gemara (Bava Metzia 85a) tells how R’ Chiya taught Torah to young children. He would plant flax, spin thread from the flax, weave nets, trap animals, skin the animals, and make parchment from their hides, upon which the words…

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L’Shem Shamayim

Parshat Shemot marks the beginning of Shovavim. At this time we try to change our ways for the good and strengthen our Yirat Shamayim; these are the Parshiot which talk about the slavery of the Jewish people. So what can we learn from this week’s Parasha? The Pasuk tells…

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