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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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00:02:37

Terumah תרומה 2026 Essence Within Exterior

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2026/02/20

The Tachash, whose multicolored hide crowned the Mishkan, was unique because its beauty was intrinsic, not imposed. The Targum calls it Sasgona, and Rashi explains it was sas v’ga’eh — joyful and proud in its colors — meaning its coloring expressed its very character. Unlike the ram skins that were dyed red, where the color was external, the Tachash’s outer appearance was fully rooted in its inner being. As the uppermost covering of the Mishkan, it reflected the truth of Chai HaOlamim — that every

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00:02:43

Mishpatim משפטים 2026 Becoming Jewish Daily

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2026/02/13

Becoming a Jew began at Har Sinai, where every Jew received a Nefesh Elokis—an eternal bond with Hashem—and the mission to transform oneself through Torah and mitzvos. In the time of the Beis HaMikdash, this inner transformation was expressed through Korbanos, drawing closer to Hashem through revealed G-dliness. Today, even without open revelation, Jewish identity is formed through Milah and Tevilah, devotion to Torah and mitzvos, and entering the bris with Hashem. Each day a Jew receives a new

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00:02:34

Yisro יתרו 2026 Faith Shapes Redemption

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2026/02/06

Women possess a unique spiritual advantage in Divine service, with a more revealed Emunah and Yiras Shamayim rooted deep within their souls. This inner faith explains the distinction in Jewish lineage, where the essence of Jewish identity comes through the mother, while the detailed divisions of Kohen, Levi, and Yisrael come through the father. Accordingly, when the Torah was given, women received the General Principles of Torah — Emunah and Yiras Shamayim — while men received the detailed laws and

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00:02:26

Beshalach בשלח 2026 Heavenly Sustenance Training

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2026/01/30

Hashem trained Bnei Yisrael in the Midbar through the manna not to be anxious about tomorrow’s parnassah, teaching them that although in Eretz Yisrael they would go through the natural process of working the land and earning a living, all sustenance truly comes from heaven. By collecting only what was needed each day for forty years, they learned that even when engaging in human effort and natural systems, it is Hashem alone who provides. Our role is to make a kli by working, because it is a

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00:02:23

Bo בא 2026 Sanctify Time, Transform

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2026/01/23

Kiddush HaChodesh is not only the first mitzvah in the Torah — it is a foundational mitzvah that captures what all mitzvos are meant to accomplish: bringing holiness into this physical world and transforming it into a vessel for Hashem. While many mitzvos elevate physical objects, Kiddush HaChodesh elevates something even more basic — time itself, the very foundation of creation. Through sanctifying time, we gain the ability to sanctify everything within space as well. This connects to the Torah’s

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00:02:19

Va’eira וארא 2026 Matzah or Wine?

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2026/01/16

Matzah and wine represent two stages of Geulah and two stages in a Jew’s spiritual growth. Matzah, called lechem oni, symbolizes the rushed redemption of Yetzias Mitzrayim when the Jewish people were spiritually low, deeply influenced by Egyptian culture, and needed to be taken out immediately before falling completely—there was no “taste,” refinement, or enjoyment, only survival and escape. Wine represents the next stage, when a Jew works on himself mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, becoming

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00:02:33

Shmot שמות 2026 They Never Died

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2026/01/09

A person’s true greatness is only revealed over time, once their life’s deeds and spiritual impact can be seen. While most souls enter the world concealed and slowly reveal their light through Torah and mitzvos, Moshe Rabbeinu was different—his light shone from the moment of his birth, because he is inseparable from Torah itself, which is eternal. Through the Torah of every generation, Moshe continues to live and actively shape the world. The same is true of Yaakov Avinu, who embodies Emes

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00:02:24

Vayechi ויחי 2026 Beyond Exile Identity

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2026/01/02

Yaakov, on his deathbed, asks Yosef—the ruler of Egypt—to swear that he will take him out of Egypt and bury him in Eretz Yisrael. This was not a lack of trust, but a recognition that a commitment depends on circumstances, while an oath means that failure is not an option. Yaakov understood Yosef’s belief that a true leader must remain with his people in exile to strengthen them through suffering, and he feared that this noble vision might keep him buried in Egypt. But Yaakov’s deeper concern was the

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00:02:09

Vayigash ויגש 2025 Love Without Delay

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/12/26

Yosef’s declaration, “I am Yosef — and my father is still alive,” was not a question but an expression of astonishment. Realizing that his father had unknowingly mourned him for twenty-two years, Yosef grasped the depth of Yaakov’s unrelieved pain — pain that could never be fully comforted because Yosef was, in truth, alive. Understanding that those twenty-two years were now complete, Yosef refused to allow even one more moment of suffering. He immediately sent his brothers to inform Yaakov that his

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00:02:30

Chanukah חנוכה 2025 Inner Light Prevails

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/12/19

The Gemara defines Chanukah through the miracle of the oil rather than the military miracle because the Greek decree was not aimed at destroying the Jewish body, but at severing the Jewish soul from its Divine source. They were willing to tolerate Torah as wisdom and mitzvos as cultural practices, but they could not accept Toras-echa — Torah as a supra-rational bond with Hashem, expressed through mitzvos done simply because He commanded them. By defiling the oil, they tried to contaminate that inner

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00:02:43

Vayeishev וישב 2025 One Mission. Many.

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/12/12

Yosef’s brothers were pained by his dreams not out of petty jealousy, but because each shevet had a unique and holy path in serving Hashem, and the dreams seemed to imply that their avodah was secondary or even wrong. Yaakov Avinu, after interpreting the dreams, chose not to write down their content but instead recorded the exact moment and place they occurred, teaching his sons that despite their diverse personalities and different modes of avodah, all service of Hashem is one unified mission. He

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00:02:50

Vayishlach וישלח 2025 Complete Through Challenge

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/12/05

Yaakov arrives in Shechem “complete,” meaning he was healed physically from the angel, his wealth was restored despite giving Esav a large gift, and his Torah remained whole despite the years in Lavan’s house. The Torah doesn’t emphasize that he survived Lavan and Esav because Hashem had already promised to protect him; that was guaranteed. Instead, it highlights that even the smaller “wear and tear” of life — the injuries, the financial strain, the spiritual challenges — were also healed and

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00:02:02

Vayeitzei ויצא 2025 Mission Within Darkness

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/11/28

The story of Yaakov Avinu leaving Eretz Yisrael shows that exile is not only about escape or punishment, but about a deeper Divine mission. Just as Yaakov entered a place of darkness and transformed it into the birthplace of Klal Yisrael, so too our Galus has a purpose: to elevate the sparks of holiness in the world and bring light into darkness through Torah and mitzvos. Hashem sends us angels to protect us, guide us, and give us honor so we can live proudly as Jews even in exile. Our task is not

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00:02:30

Toldot תולדות 2025 Ashes Become Holiness!

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/11/21

Our “ashes” — the physical, day-to-day part of our lives — also really belong on the Mizbeach. On the lowest level, the ashes are taken outside to a pure place, meaning our regular life may feel separate from holiness, but we still live it with the intention of making time for Torah, tefillah, and mitzvos. A deeper level is when the ashes are placed next to the Mizbeach — even in our normal routine we see Hashem’s presence and holiness. But the deepest level is to know that even our ashes truly

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00:02:24

Chayei Sarah חיי שרה 2025 Chevron — Eternal Connection

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/11/13

Chevron — the first part of Eretz Yisrael ever purchased — was bought publicly by Avraham Avinu, establishing the Jewish people’s eternal connection to the Land. Among the forty-eight Levi’im cities, Chevron was unique in that it combined eternal and personal ownership, symbolizing the deepest form of belonging. As one of the Arei Miklat, it served as a refuge for those seeking spiritual repair, embodying the mission of Shevet Levi — whose name, from “yilaveh” (“to connect”), reflects their role in

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00:02:21

Vayeira וירא 2025 Awaken Hidden Light

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/11/05

Every person deep down wants to do what’s right, but layers of ego and distraction can cover that inner goodness. Sometimes a bit of prodding or pressure helps break through those barriers and reveal the divine spark within. This was the approach of Avraham Avinu, who welcomed guests with kindness and taught them to thank Hashem for their blessings. When some refused, he gently reasoned with them, and when others remained stubborn, he pressed further until they acknowledged the truth — not out of

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00:01:57

Lech Lecha לך לך 2025 Faith Without Compromise

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/10/29

When Avraham Avinu was ninety-nine years old, Hashem revealed Himself and made a covenant with him, saying He would make him the father of many nations. Hashem changed his name from Avram, meaning “father of Aram,” to Avraham, adding the letter hei to signify his new role as leader of many nations. Yet, the letter reish from Avraham remained, teaching that although he now influenced the entire world, he still stayed connected to his roots and his local community. The name Avram itself represents the

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00:02:21

Noach נח 2025 “From Flood to Renewal”

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/10/23

The Flood, the Rebbe explains, was not simply a punishment but a process of purification and renewal. Hashem first sent the waters as gentle rain, offering the people a chance to repent; when they refused, the same waters became a mabul of destruction. Yet even then, the rain still carried potential for blessing—the change came not from Heaven but from the earth’s corruption. The forty days of rain, like the forty se’ah of a mikveh, immersed the world to cleanse and recreate it. Called mei Noach,

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00:02:33

Nizavim נצבים 2025 “Heartfelt Divine Love”

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/09/18

Moshe Rabbeinu tells Bnei Yisroel that after going into galus they will ultimately return to Hashem with all their heart and soul, yet Hashem will still “circumcise” their hearts. This teaches that serving Hashem happens in stages: at first one may commit out of awe and truth even if the heart feels disconnected, and then Hashem opens the heart to love Him fully. Still, since the heart is naturally influenced by what the eyes see, Hashem must intervene to free it from outside distractions so that

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00:02:45

Ki Tavo כי תבוא 2025 Greatness in Simplicity

Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha ·

2025/09/12

When the Bikkurim, the first fruits, were brought to the Beis Hamikdash, they were placed in a basket, which according to the Rambam was not just an accessory but part of the mitzvah itself, and therefore the Kohen would even keep the simple baskets of branches and reeds, though not those of gold or silver. Spiritually, this teaches that just as the finest fruits were presented in a plain basket, so too the Jewish soul—lofty and holy in its source—must descend into the physical body, where its

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