Parshas Bechukosai
Print PDF By Rabbi Shloimie Lindenbaum ונתתי גשמיכם בעתם (פרק כו פסוק ד) The פרשה begins by telling us that if we follow Hashem’s מצוות then He will bestow all physical blessings upon us. The פסוק first begins, “I will give your rain in their proper times”. The מדרש comments that there is an emphasis […]
The Significance of Human Dignity
Print PDF By Rabbi Naftoly Bier We are startled by today’s world order. We are shocked what Hamas has done, their complete lack of dignity, their hatred of Klal Yisrael and their disdain for any meaning. We are appalled and stupefied by the countless people worldwide who with detestation of civility have bonded together to […]
Parshas Behar | Lag Baomer
Print PDF By Rabbi Shloimie Lindenbaum כי לי בני ישראל עבדים עבדי הם אשר הוצאתי אותם מארץ מצרים (פרק כה פסוק נה) At the end of the laws describing the freedom of a Jewish slave, the Torah makes the point that the Jews are Hashem’s servants that he redeemed from Egypt. The Torah seems […]
Transcending our Immoral Society
Print PDF By Rabbi Naftoly Bier In פ‘ בהר , Leviticus 25:47-55, the Torah teaches us the case where a Jew contracts himself to be an indentured servant for a non-Jew. It is the manifestation of a Jew who has slowly lost their sensitivity to the uniqueness of being gifted with a way of life […]
Parshas Emor
Print PDF By Rabbi Shloimie Lindenbaum אמר אל הכהנים בני אהרן ואמרת אלהם (פרק כא פסוק א) The Parsha begins with an instruction to Moshe to tell the Kohanim the laws that pertain to them, “tell the Kohanim and you should say to them.” Rashi tells us that the doubled command of telling the Kohanim […]
Greatness: Superiority or Perfection?
Print PDF By Rabbi Naftoly Bier, Rosh Kollel A world-renowned scientist has discovered many medicines that have helped many; but he hasn’t actualized his complete potential. There is a sanitation worker who is well-known to judiciously ensure that not one piece of litter is left on the street. Who should one admire? The Torah teaches […]
Parshas Kedoshim
Print PDF By Rabbi Shloimie Lindenbaum ואהבת לרעך כמוך אני ה’ (פרק יט פסוק יח) The תורה tells us to love our fellow Jews the way we love ourselves and ends off “I am Hashem.” Why does the תורה have to remind us of Hashem’s existence after this מצוה? R’ Shimon Schwab explains that really […]
Respect, the Catalyst to Love
Print PDF By Rabbi Naftoly Bier, Rosh Kollel In ויקרא י“ט:י“ח , Leviticus 19:18 it states: “Do not take revenge nor bear a grudge, and you should show love to your neighbor as yourself, I am Hashem.” The גמרא יומא כג. explains that the Torah is admonishing a person that if one’s neighbor wouldn’t lend […]
Parshas Acharei Mos
Print PDF By Rabbi Shloimie Lindenbaum דבר אל אהרן אחיך ואל יבא בכל עת אל הקדש…בזאת יבא אהרן אל הקדש (פרק טז פסוק ב-ג) As an introduction to the Yom Kippur service in the משכן , Hashem says that Aharon cannot frequent the קדש הקדשים (Holy of Holies), and only with the described service can […]
The Challenge of Correct Focus
Print PDF By Rabbi Naftoly Bier The Sforno, ויקרא יח:ו , Leviticus 18:6, teaches a fascinating, enlightening and monumental lesson. The Torah prohibits many relationships that involve close relatives. Why? Initially, one can logically argue that the marriage that will be most successful is when one enters into a relationship with a family member. For […]
