Rabbi Dovid Siegel and Torah.org That also through them TheהאורLight,רפואהThe Healing and TheואהבהLove ofישועת יהוה Yeshuath YHWH may come back toהארץThe Land of Israel?
Haftorah
by Rabbi Dovid Siegel
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Parshas Pinchas
Yirmiyahu 1:1
This week begins a series of haftorah readings which reflect the inner feelings of the Jewish people during their final months of the year.The series consists of moving visions of the prophets depicting the pending Jewish exile and destruction of the Bais Hamikdash and concludes with an ongoing exchange between Hashem and the Jewish people expressing a strong desire for reunification.
Nosson Chayim Leff and Torah.org That also through them TheהאורLight,רפואהThe Healing and TheואהבהLove ofישועת יהוה Yeshuath YHWH may come back toהארץThe Land of Israel?
The weekly Sfas Emes is now available in a Sefer. The Seferis called Emes Ve'emunah : A Sfas Emes Companion. This Sefer contains all of the materials in the weekly emails, plus new insights. The Sefer also contains the text in lashon hakodesh on which the Sfas Emes worked to produce his ma'amar. Accessing the the Sfas Emes via the Sefer offers advantages. You have the week's Torah without having to print the email. You have the Sfas Emes' text--which could not be sent by email. Also many people who would enjoy the Sfas Emes do not have internet.You can purchase this Sefer at your favorite bokstore, or online, at the Targum or Feldheim websites. Emes Ve'Emunah will also be available for purchase or perusal at the SOY Seform Sale, January 15-January 24.
Parshas Pinchas
Sfas Emes, Zechuso Tagein Aleinu, Parshas Pinchos, 5631
It helps to see this ma'amar in its historical context. Pinchos had stopped the ouburst of aveira (sin), and the ensuing plague. Accordingly, HaShem had promoted Pinchos to the status of full-fledged kohein. The parsha's first Medrash Rabba -- which is the Sfas Emes's starting point -- elaborates on this account.
Rabbi Naftali Reich and Torah.org That also through them TheהאורLight,רפואהThe Healing and TheואהבהLove ofישועת יהוה Yeshuath YHWH may come back toהארץThe Land of Israel?
What is the image that comes to mind when we think of the ideal national leader? Someone who has a grasp of the issues, who can see the big picture. Someone who is strong and courageous, who can hold his own in the arena of international affairs in times of war and peace. Someone who has a vision for the future and the ability to make it happen. Someone who, through his words and actions, can inspire and galvanize his people.