As the Jews began the final stretch of their journey towards Israel, they met resistance from the nations that stood between them and the land. At each juncture, Moshe sent messengers to the leaders of the nation for permission to pass through in a peaceful manner. He even gave them an economic incentive, telling them …
Category: 5780
Jun 24
Levelheaded Wife!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Bamidbar
This week’s portion contains a dispute involving Korach, from the Levite tribe, who took issue with Aaron being appointed Kohain Godol. Korach, who was Aaron’s cousin, felt slighted that he was not chosen to be Koahin Godol and took issue with our leader Moshe’s authority. He accused Moshe of nepotism by covertly appointing his brother …
Jun 18
Distinct!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Bamidbar
One of the most important principles in our lives is to have Ahavas Yisroel – love for our fellow Jew. One of the primary ways this is accomplished is by abiding by the laws of Shemiras Halashon – guarding what we say to others, about the ills or faults of our fellow Jew. Our sages …
Jun 10
Treasure Hunt!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Bamidbar
The culmination of a ten year search for a hidden treasure was in the news this week. Forrest Fenn of Santa Fe, New Mexico who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, was an art and precious coin collector. Wishing to leave a legacy, he hid a treasure trove filled with a million dollars of collectables …
Jun 03
Times Running Out!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Bamidbar
Back in March as the Corona virus was attacking Israel, a Bais Din – court of Jewish Law – suspended their non-time-sensitive functions due to the overwhelming amount of questions and in order to dispense rulings related to the virus and its effects. A prospective convert kept calling the head of the court to set …
May 20
Centerpiece!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Bamidbar
This Shabbos we begin the fourth book of the Torah, Bamidbar – Numbers. The book is called Bamidbar – which literally means in the desert – because the book describes the bulk of the travels and encampments of the Jews during the 40 years they spent in the desert. However, it is called the Book …
May 13
What Happened!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Vayikra
A few weeks ago I received a very disturbing call from Stephen, an old family friend. His voice was faint and he was breathing heavily. He told me he was at home dying from corona and he wanted to tell me how much I, my family and my extended family meant to him. He also …
May 06
Trust!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Vayikra
In the beginning of creation G-d gave man one prohibition, not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. The Torah relates that the serpent, who represents the evil inclination, convinced Eve to eat from the tree through the following argument and enticement. “If you eat from the tree you will be G-d-like.” What was so …
Apr 29
Phone Conversations!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Vayikra
I learned a few things from my phone conversations this week: I called an old acquaintance of mine to offer condolence upon the passing of his father, Rabbi Avrohom Simcha Steinberg. I didn’t know his father personally but would see him from time to time and his ever present smile stood out along with a …
Apr 23
OMG!
- By Dovid Saks in 5780, Vayikra
Our grandchildren called the other day and shared with us a series of ‘knock knock’ jokes. Of course we laughed along with them even though most of them were the same jokes we remembered from our youth. The other night I had a fitful sleep. I guess it was because my father (Boruch ben Chaya …
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