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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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00:02:36

Behaalotecha ‎בהעלותך 2024 Exposing the Fire within

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/06/20

Aron HaCohen’s mind is weakened because he’s not part of the inauguration process of the Mishkan. Hashem says “I swear by your life that your lighting the menorah will be even greater”. What really bothered Aron was that it appeared that leaders gather only at a special time to bring gifts and encouragement- meaning that this is only directed for great people that are about to embark on a great service of Hashem. However, his concern was about the Jew that’s not so great or not as involved in

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00:02:31

Bamidbar במדבר 2024 Taking Charge of our Destiny

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/06/06

The purpose of Matan Torah was to draw down the holiness of Hashem into this physical world. Moshe Rabaynu appears to the Jewish people and he tells them three things. First, that Hashem chooses them as a special nation. Second, that they are ministers in charge of the reality around them; representing serving Hashem through the physical mundane world by harnessing and elevating everything for holiness- the actual purpose of Mathan Torah. The third thing is that they are a holy nation, represented

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00:02:07

Bechukotai בחוקותי 2024 How to Give

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/05/30

There are three ways to give Tzedakah, corresponding to three approaches to serving Hashem. In the first way it’s about the giver-to train him to be giving. Here we tell the person to give up to 20%. The second level is when somebody approaches you for help. Now it’s about the receiver. Therefore, you must push yourself and give him even more than 20%. The third level, says the Alte Rebbe in Tanya, is that if someone is trying to correct/heal his soul, then he should be willing to give everything

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00:02:12

Behar בהר 2024 Can I really make a difference?

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/05/23

The ultimate reason of being on this world is to make a difference and to change the world. Our Parsha talks about somebody who is struggling with the mitzvah of Shmitah, asking how will he have food to eat if he doesn’t plow? Or somebody being sold as a slave to a non-Jew, questioning if he still has to keep the mitzvahs. Yet the name of the Parsha is Behar-“ mountain”- representing the mountain of Sinai where the Torah- something beyond the world- was given. The truth is that the entire purpose of

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00:02:12

Emor אמור 2024 Transforming Darkness to Light

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/05/16

When the Torah mentions Shulamis Bas Divri, it says that she was not perfect in the area of Tznius, however, all the other women were perfect in that area, and therefore, that’s a praise for the Jewish people. The question arises that since Torah never speaks negatively, even about an unkosher animal, why would the Torah say something negative about her? The answer is that through mentioning her, it brings an extra awareness to the sensitivity of Tznius- which actually turns out to be a praise for

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00:02:09

Kedoshim קדושים 2024 See something Do something

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/05/09

The Chazal tell us that nothing in this world was created randomly, and that everything in this world, is created for a reason and a purpose. Based on this, the Bal Shem Tov says that everything we hear and see in this world is there to help us serve Hashem. The Parsha says if you see another Jew in trouble and you could help him you must. The lesson is the very fact that you see another Jew in trouble, whether it’s physically or spiritually is proof that you can help him, otherwise why would Hashem

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00:02:05

Metzora מצורע 2024 Belief what is it?

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/04/18

What is Emunah? Why is it that in its honor that the Jews were released from Mitzraim? Other nations in the world also acknowledged a God - but with a difference. For them their first reality, is the existence of a world, which then logically assumes a creator that created the world. Their God is a limited one and therefore they always try to explain everything according to nature, unless they’re forced to believe in God when a big miracle occurs. Jews are naturally believers, and therefore they

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00:02:25

Tazria תזריע 202 How to Judge if you must

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/04/11

The laws of a Metzora are split into two. First we need a wise man who is proficient with all the laws, to decide if this person is impure. Second, we must have a Cohen to actually proclaim him impure. Although he might not know the laws, but because the Cohen is recognized as someone who blesses the Jewish people with love, and is known as a person of kindness, we are assured that he will be certain before he makes his proclamation. He will certainly question and requisition the wise man to make

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00:02:22

Shemini שמיני 2024 Truth versus Kindness

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/04/04

Moshe Rabbeinu represents truth, which is constant and unwavering -no matter the circumstance. Aharon Hakohen represents kindness, which represents receiving everybody on their level. Everyone is different, and that’s why Moshe Rabbeinu wanted Aharon Hakohen to eat from all the Karbanos on the day of the inauguration of the Mishkan, even though he was in mourning. In a deeper sense, Aaron Hakohen explains to Moshe that as powerful as truth is, the essential purpose of truth is not in the abstract,

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00:02:11

Tzav צו 2024 to Command to Connect

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/03/28

The word mitzvah comes from the word “Tzav” to command. In addition, it also comes from the word “Tzavsa Vecheebor”, which is defined as connection because it is through the commandments -to fulfill mitzvos- that we achieve a relationship and a connection with Hashem. This is emphasized by the very fact that He commands us even before we actually act upon His command. This applies to every single Jew. Although one might sin, it says that despite anything that may occur, you are still a Jew -and

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00:02:16

Vayikra ויקרא 2024 the Burning of the Wood

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/03/21

Why is it that that when families would donate wood for the Mizbayach it was an even greater celebration than the one for the Karbon itself? The concept of bringing a Karbon is sacrificing oneself and subjugating oneself to Hashem. However, the actual Karbon represents the specific area that you are attempting to improve, thus the laws vary according to each Karbon. However, there is no guarantee that you will change completely. Hence, to prepare for that change, we burn the wood prior to

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00:02:26

Pekudei ‎ פקודי 2024 the Light within the Darkness

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/03/14

We finish the book of Shmos with the words “in all their journeys“. Interestingly, ‘journeys’ actually refers to their encampments. The explanation is because it is specifically from the encampment that one could move on to one’s journey. So too in life, there are stages that seem like an encampment, we are not moving anywhere. Then there are stages in our life when we are moving and growing. However, we realize that it is specifically those times when we seem stuck, when we are struggling, which is

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00:02:05

Vayakhel ויקהל 2024 my Soul on Fire

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/03/07

The Neshama is like a fire. Just as a fire burns towards the heavens, wanting to be consumed within its source, similarly does the Neshama want to be consumed within its source. However, the avodah/work of lighting the fire of your Neshama is ultimately not about expiring, but about redirecting that energy back into this physical mundane world. So too, in the Bais Hamikdash, when they lit a fire to burn wood, it wasn’t about the three elements that went up in smoke, but rather about the fourth

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00:02:17

Ki Sisa כי תשא 2024 Never Forget

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/02/29

Being that we are all believers in Hashem- that he created the world and everything in it, and that he recreates constantly and gives us everything we have at every moment- how is it possible for a Jew to sin and rebel against Hashem? The answer is that we forget. Therefore, although Hashem forgives us every time we turn to Him, we must be proactive and put constant reminders in our life to remind us of our relationship with Hashem through strengthening our Torah and mitzvahs.

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00:02:11

Terumah תרומה 2024 it’s all about Giving

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/02/15

The menorah in the Bais Hamikdash wasn’t about bringing in light, but rather about sharing the light of Kedusha-the Schena (Divine presence) to the rest of the world. Therefore, the window structure of the windows in the Bais Hamikdash were narrow from the interior and widened outward, indicative of this idea. Similarly, one of the molded designs on the menorah were cups, as opposed to a barrel, which is about retention. A cup signifies giving to another, pouring out, giving someone a drink to

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00:02:24

Mishpotim משפטים 2024 Belief it’s just not Enough

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/02/08

The two Parshas of Yisro and Mishpotim represent the two parts of our service to Hashem. First is the idea of Yisro , which connects to Matan Torah, where the Jews experienced an overwhelming and powerful revelation of Hashem. This event represents the idea of Emunah, which although powerful, could remain disconnected and aloof from the individual. Then there is the part of understanding and learning the Torah and about Hashem, which is something that is a more personal relationship and connection

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00:02:08

Yisro יתרו 2024 Torah the Power of Unity

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/02/01

Although Torah is similar to other wisdom, it contains something extra and very unique. Torah comes from the word Hora-ah, which means ‘teaching’- since it doesn’t suffice to only remain an idea, but must be acted upon. The reason is because Torah is the wisdom of Hashem, which is truth, and truth rings true throughout. Therefore, when one needs to make a Torah judgment, he must be extremely careful not to have any ulterior motives in seeking the truth. Ultimately all opposing opinions will

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00:02:09

Beshalach בשלח 2024 Lessons of War

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/01/25

The Jewish people are on a high after so many miracles. Amalak then comes to wage war with them. Moshe Rabaynu sends his student Yehoshua to fight the war while he ascends the mountain to Daven and fast. The Torah tells us that Moshe’s hands became weak, because he wasn’t sufficiently diligent in the mitzvah-since he sent somebody else to fight the war. The lesson learned is that if another Jew is being attacked, whether physically or spiritually, we must help them- not just by learning and davining

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00:02:11

Bo בא 2024 our Mission Statement

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/01/18

As the Jewish people are getting ready to leave Mitzraim and to be formed into a nation, Hashem tells us to bring a Karbon Pesach- each one in his own home. This signified bringing holiness into each one’s home- which is the mission statement of the Jewish people. Hashem wants a dwelling place in this world, mainly in the Bais Hamikdash, the most holy place in the world. That is why all other Karbon pesachs were sacrificed in the Bais Hamikdash, signifying, that that is the main place of holiness,

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00:02:09

Vaeira ‎וארא 2024 Redeeming Yourself

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2024/01/11

The true meaning of Geula reaches beyond the fact that you are physically or spiritually free to learn Torah and perform mitzvos. The focus is not about yourself, but rather that the service reaches beyond that - it is all about Hashem. When the focus is about yourself, a limited being, then that actually limits the service. When the purpose centers around Hashem, an unlimited being, then so does the passion and service reflect that feature of being unlimited in itsaccomplishments. The passion

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