Yearly Archives: ‍‍ 5755 / 5756 - 1995

Tiqanta Shabbos

Posted on ‍‍24 Tishrei 5756 - October 18, 1995 by micha

This week I’d like to discuss three seemingly unrelated questions about the words of the tephillah: The focus of Shabbos Mussaf davening is the paragraph that begins “Tiqanta Shabbos…” What most readily jumps to the eye about the tephilla is … Continue reading →

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Parashas Chuqas

Posted on ‍‍3 Tamuz 5755 - July 1, 1995 by micha

When looking at the mitzvah of tzitzis for parashas Shelach (Toras Aish: Vol. 1, No. 4, Mesukim MiDevash) we discussed at the color of tekheiles. This week’s parashah opens at the opposite end of the spectrum, the red heifer. As … Continue reading →

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The Kohen and the Menorah

Posted on ‍‍19 Sivan 5755 - June 17, 1995 by micha

Hashem chose Aharon and his descendants to serve Him as Kohanim. It seems strange. If anyone should be chosen to be the first Kohen wouldn’t it be Moshe? Wasn’t he the Eved Hashem – the greatest servant of the Almighty? … Continue reading →

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Parashas Eiqev

Posted on ‍‍12 Iyar 5755 - May 12, 1995 by micha

In this week’s parashah Moshe describes Hashem as “… haKel haGadol haGibor vihaNorah — the G-d, the Great, the A-lmighty, and the Awesome …”. These words were incorporated by the Anshei Kinesses Hagedolah into the opening of the Shemoneh Esrei. … Continue reading →

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