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Shelach: Rabbeinu Bachya on the Meraglim, Mishlei, and the Current War With Iran
I don't know who needs a Bitachon 101 (Trust in God) refresher course for this war with Iran, but Rabbeinu Bachya provides one in his intro to Parashas…
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The Potentially Problematic Line in Sheva Berachos (and What to Do About It)
The fourth of the Sheva Berachos is prone to misunderstanding. Abudarham warns it could lead to "severe heresy." Thankfully, there are at least three…
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My Graduation Charge to the NEJA Class of 2025
Here's the video, audio, and transcript of the graduation charge I delivered to the NEJA Graduating Class of 2025 on June 8th, 2025.
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Behaalosecha: The Non-Symbolic Trumpets
What’s the reason for the mitzvah of the chatzotzeros (trumpets)? The Sefer ha’Chinuch reminds us that sometimes, the simplest answer is the most…
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Naso: Twelve Identical Offerings
Why does the Torah repeat the twelve identical offerings in Parashas Naso? This article explores a peshat answer, two midrashim, and their methodology.
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WITATM Round-up: May 2025
For those who don't follow me on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Substack and/or those who are interested in my What I'm Thinking About This Morning…
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May 2025

Bamidbar: Dust, Sand, and Stars
Hashem reiterates His promise to multiply Avraham’s offspring using three metaphors. What does each mean? How do they shed light on our present state?
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Round-Up of Reflections on My Rebbi, Rabbi Moskowitz zt"l
On the occasion of my rebbi's 3rd yahrzeit, I've decided to consolidate all his memorial posts (at least, all the ones in which I had a part) into one…
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Bechukosai: Does Hashem Ever Truly Loathe Israel?
Our gut reaction to this question is, "No!" but the verses in the blessings and the curses indicate that the answer is not so simple.
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Emor / Shavuos: Mikdash, Moadim, and Tzedakah
Why does the Torah interrupt its presentation of Moadim to review the agricultural tzedakah-related mitzvos? And why specifically by Shavuos?
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Lag ba’Omer PSA: The Falsehood of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s Yahrzeit
Mark Twain said, “Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.” Rumors of Rashbi’s death on Lag ba’Omer have been greatly…
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Kedoshim: “Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself” – Not the Greatest Principle in Torah
R’ Akiva calls “Ve’ahavta l’reiacha kamocha” a great Torah principle. Ben Azzai disagrees. Wessely attempts to reconcile them with an original…
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