#592 - Parshat Emor - Your Days
Why does the Torah tell us to count the days of the Omer, "Lachem"?
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Reviewing and renewing Torah that we learned together at the Beachwood Kehilla.
Why does the Torah tell us to count the days of the Omer, "Lachem"?
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Rav David Dudkevitch emphasizes the special role of the Kohen Gadol and what that means for us.
Rav Elya Bloch points out what Yaakov was worried about and what Yaakov was not concerned about.
The Alter of Slabodka derives a fascinating idea based on a perplexing Gemara.
Before Matan Torah, did Hashem challenge the Bnei Yisrael with something that went against their nature, as he did with other nations?
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks identifies an unfortunate pattern exhibited by Pharaoh.
Rav Yaakov Kamnetsky explains why the Bnei Yisrael had such a difficult time listening to Moshe after the initial setback.
What is Hashem teaching Moshe at the end of the Parsha?
Rav Henoch Leibowitz attempts to understand Yosef as Yaakov was about to bless his Menashe and Ephraim.
When did Yosef reveal himself to his brothers? Does it matter?
Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank discusses Yaakov's non-response to Reuven.
Rav Avigdor Nebenzahl explains why the Menorah wasn't given the same treatment as the oil.
The Eretz Tzvi learns something fascinating from a cryptic Midrash.
Yaakov has a strange way of describing the Bracha he has experienced from Hashem.
Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski explains how Yaakov made it through the years working for Rachel.
Rav Zalman Sorotzkin views Avimelech's assessment as highly revealing.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks says that his faith was achieved when he learned Parshat Chayei Sarah.
Rav Schwab contrasts Avraham and Iyov.
Rav Pam, utilizing the Midrash, reminds us how to consume the news.
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses another form of Chamas.
Why did Adam and Chava suddenly realize that they were without clothing?
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm gives us a path forward.
Metzudat David suggests that Kohelet is doing more than observing.
Why did/do many continue to sit in the Sukkah even when it rains?
Interesting wording at the beginning of the Parsha teaches us an important message.
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Rav Mordechai HaKohen notes a seemingly inappropriate word in our Parsha.
Every tear and every Tefillah is creating something great.
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Rav Shlomo Kluger explains an ambiguous curse found in the Tochacha.
The Ramban teaches us that we must avoid making a very common mistake.
The Radomsker Rebbe introduces us to a special power that Hashem has bestowed upon the Bnei Yisrael.
The Chatam Sofer notes that a Mitzvah in our Parsha is also a Divine promise.
Moshe lays out the necessary steps to have meaningful experiences in our Avodat Hashem.
The Kotzker points out an interesting detail in Moshe's Tefillah.
Why do we have the custom to read a Pasuk in Parshat Devarim to the mournful tune of Eicha?
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