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Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha

Avrohom Piekarski

Inspirational thoughts on the weekly Parsha in under 3 minutes with practical take away, made easy to share at a family or friends Shabbat meal

religion & spirituality judaism

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00:02:12

Toldos תולדות 2024 Strength, the ultimate Kindness

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/11/28

There are two types of characteristics: one is kindness, giving in abundance, and one is strength, limiting the amount you give. These characteristics actually reflect the way you physically look. Avraham Avenu was the epitome of kindness while Yitzchak represented strength. Hashem changed Yitzchok’s features to be similar to Avraham Avenu because of the scoffers in the generation who didn’t believe that Yitzchok was Avrohom’s son. At its core- strength is really similar to kindness and even a

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00:02:17

Chayei Sarah חיי שרה 2024 Prayers being Answered

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/11/21

Our Teffillos are answered quicker than other times depending on two factors: 1. Our closeness and oneness with Hashem 2. Our goal to merge the physical and spiritual worlds Three examples of individuals who were answered right away: 1. Moshe Rabbeinu davened that Hashem show him that He rests his holiness on humans 2.Shlomo haMelech asked that the Shachina should rest on the Bais haMikdash again- merging the two worlds 3.Eliezer, Avrohom’s servant, davened for the marriage of Yitzchok and Rivka

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00:02:16

Vayeira וירא 2024 Elevating Naturally

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/11/14

The mitzvah of visiting the sick is a big mitzvah. Hashem visits Avraham Avinu on the third day following his bris - the time when a person naturally heals. It is known that when you visit another, you take away some of their sickness. Therefore, one doesn’t visit on the first two days, because the idea of a mitzvah, especially from after Matan Torah, was that the holiness of a mitzvah should penetrate the physical object in its natural state without it being altered in a miraculous way. One

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00:02:13

Lech Lecha לך לך 2024 Agent versus Employee

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/11/07

The difference between an employee and the agent is that an employee works together with the employer or at least with his possessions. Also, an employee is primarily focused on himself. He gets the job because he has to take care of his family. A Shliach/agent on the other hand, is sent far away and is actually representing/replacing the person that sends him. This is the difference between the month of Tishrei vs. the rest of the year. The month of Tishrei is compared to an employee. We are busy

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00:02:18

Noach נח 2024 transforming Judgment into Compassion

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/10/31

Hashem remembers Noach and stops the Mabul, thus transforming judgment into compassion and creating a new reality in this world . This enabled a world that normally conceals G-dliness and ultimately becomes extinct to become another reality. The new worldly reality is one which reveals the power of Hashem; where seasons change, where day and night never ceases. In our own lives the ultimate service to Hashem is when a person achieves self sacrifice. Although this is a world of challenges, he’s able

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00:02:18

Sukkos סוכות 2024 Unity within Division

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/10/16

Unity represents holiness; both the Sukkah and the Lulav and Esrog represent unity. The holiness of the Sukkah penetrates the physical wall which become holy. The Lulav’s holiness is represented in the four different kinds, each one representing unity its own way, and then we bring them together in unity. However, there’s a difference between the two. The Sukkah in its oneness, is an overwhelming power of unity. It’s beyond division and breaks through boundaries; therefore is able to penetrate the

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00:02:17

Yom Kippur יום כיפור 2024 Rediscovering not Repenting

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/10/10

During the year, if you sin then you do do Tshuvah however on Yom Kippur, everybody has to do Tshuvah because Yom Kippur elevates us to a place beyond this world a very heightened state were we get to see our potential and we’re like angels we’re at that time we realize that we must change and that person we were yesterday is not the person we want to be today.Tshuvah as well is beyond time because it’s at a moment of recognition where we want to change and become better, and utilize our true

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00:02:08

Rosh Hashana ראש השנה 2024 Deepest Connection

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/10/02

The reason why there are many things we don’t do, for example bless the month, mention on Rosh Hashanah that it’s Rosh Chodesh, start the beginning of the Torah on Rosh Hashanah, blow the Shofar erev Rosh Hashanah is to weaken the resolve of the Satan because he sees that we are so confident that we’re not even doing these things. In a deeper sense, the pain and that we have for not doing these things because we don’t want the Satan to prosecute us brings us to a very deep level of Tshuva.

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00:02:23

Nitzavim-Vayelech נצבים וילך 2024 Unwavering yet...

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/09/26

The Bal Shem Tov tells us that on the Shabbos before Rosh Hashanah, Hashem blesses the Jewish people, and with that power, they bless the rest of the year. The blessing that He gives is in this week’s parsha “Nezavim” -that you are standing strong and firm. He gives us the strength, the firmness and unwavering power of the Creator, and with this power, we have the strength to constantly move and grow and evolve throughout the year- “Vayelech”.We see these two ideas of strength and constantly

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00:02:07

Ki Teitzei כי תצא 2024 Marriage. What is it?

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/09/12

There is a discussion about marriage. What is the cause and what is the effect? Is the cause the man marrying a woman and therefore she acquires the money/ring, or does she acquire the money/ring and that causes for the marriage to be established? Regardless, our relationship with Hashem is like a marriage and there are two ways to serve Him. One is when the keddusin/marriage comes first. Kadosh means to separate, so we first separate from everything negative followed by the kesef “silver/money”

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00:02:00

Shoftim שופטים 2024 Who are You?

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/09/05

The Torah tells us that man is likened to a tree that grows tall, strong and independent, yet forever remembers and remains connected to its source. This is opposed to the animal and human kingdom that separate from their source at birth, produce as well even though they are also always connected to their source, but dies. However, after the season, the tree, remains connected to its source and is able to weather all storms.Within man, the tree represents his character, which is strong and

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00:02:19

Re’eh ראה 2024 Desiring Materialism

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/08/29

There were two stages concerning the Jewish people. The first being in the Midbar, where there was more of a spiritual service. They were occupied with learning Torah and they ate the Mun, but weren’t really satisfied. They were only allowed to eat meat when it was utilized for a Karbon. That changed when they entered Eretz Yisroel. Then Hashem wanted them to engage with the world. It was OK to desire meat and eat it, as long as it was all done Leshem Shamayim, by harnessing the physical

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00:02:17

Va’etchanan ואתחנן 2024 Learn like a Child

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/08/15

Let’s examine learning Torah versus other mitzvos. The main focus with other mitzvahs is the action, taking a physical object and elevating it to holiness. Although intentions are important, it’s not a prerequisite. However, when it comes to Torah, the vital foundation of this mitzvah is humility, which is attained when we realize that a limited human mind cannot comprehend the wisdom of Hashem. Therefore, we must make a blessing in the morning before we learn, which recognizes that fact. Also, when

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00:02:06

Devarim דברים 2024 Rebuilding grown out of destruction

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/08/08

When describing both who destroys the Bais Hamikdash and who will ultimately rebuild it, the Midrash uses the same terminology. Both are referred to as lions, although one was an evil person and one will be G-d. This is because although one may not destroy anything, especially from the Bais Hamikdash, however, if one’s intention is to destroy in order to rebuild, then it’s not considered destroying. Hashem is going to rebuild a far bigger and better structure, therefore, It’s not considered

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00:02:16

Matos 2024 מטות Changing the World just for You

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/08/01

Because each mitzvah that you do is so important and special, sometimes Hashem will rearrange nature just for you.This is evident in the story of when the Jewish people retrieved the spoils of the war with Midyan. Hashem commanded an accounting of all the spoils, which came to 840,000 animals, and then to split them. Half should go to the Warriors-half the Jewish people- and then take taxes from each half -each within each category. The Torah keeps repeating the exact numbers again and again. This

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00:02:21

Pinchas פינחס 2024 What is your Motive?

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/07/25

If we see someone doing a good act with the motive, should we discourage them? The story of Pincos tells us although he was being zealot for God the other Shifatim were saying maybe the reason he was the only one to get up and do something was because he inherited from his grandfather Yisro to be cruel, and therefore the Torah tells us that no he inherited from his grandfather Aron, who nature was to make peace between the Jewish people and Hashem therefore, we should never discourage someone from

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00:02:03

Balak בלק 2024 Fearless Leader

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/07/18

What is a fearless leader? Is it somebody that’s not afraid? Balak was the leader of Moav. He saw the Jewish people wipe out the two kings that were paid to protect him. His fear turned into panic, which he displayed to everybody, causing them to ultimately get wiped out. The leader of the Jewish people, Moshe Rabeinu, was also afraid that the king Og would be protected in the merit of Avraham Avenu. However, he displayed confidence and positivity, and ultimately they won the war.

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00:02:24

Chukas חוקת 2024 True Leadership

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/07/12

What is a true leader? Rashi explains the reason why at certain times when the Jewish people sent messengers to other nations to achieve peace, we credit Moshe Rabainu and other times we credit the Jewish people. Moshe and the Jewish people are interchangeable; they are one. A true leader/Nasie is not one that does things for the public, but rather is someone whose essence is the people. Therefore, everything he does and everything that they have and need comes from the leader.

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00:02:18

Korach קרח 2024 knowing what’s in the Heart

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/07/05

Just as Hashgacha Pratis exists for a Tzadik, where Hashem is involved in every detail of his life, similarly the same is true for an individual who may have drifted away. The only difference is that with a Tzadik it’s revealed and with a drifter who covers his eyes, so to speak, Hashem conceals Hashgacha Pratis so that it might appear that things are being run according to nature. Therefore, occasionally Hashem sends him a reminder that allows him to re-open his eyes and see how Hashem is

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00:02:26

Shlach שלח 2024 to Recognize to Give

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/06/27

The mitzvah of Challah reminds us to recognize that everything we have in our lives comes from Hashem, and therefore, we give Him the first of our sustenance. This juxtaposes the idea of Avoda Zara, which represents someone who believes that there is another power in the world/nature that controls things. When one performs the mitzvah of Challah, that destroys the idea of Avodah Zara. That is why a professional baker who sees all the Hashgacha Pratis involved, in making his business successful and

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