Ki Sisa 5781

In depth discussion – Purim Is Another World

Avoda	Reason
Don’t deliberately bring yourself to full laughter.	You’re still in olam hazeh, with all it’s shortcomings.
If you want THC-25, consult with a competent halachic authority.	Igros Moshe forbids it for many reasons.
Say ketoress daily.	This neutralizes Haman/Amalek.
Start your learning sessions with something emotionally engaging.	Only an open heart receives the Torah.
Wine and fish at every Shabbos meal, and throughout Adar.	Simcha!

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Q&A Followup

Topics include: Aish, Tears, Simcha, Golden Calf, Sota Woman, Seeing G-d, Churban, Shivrei Luchos, Rabbi Elimelech, Money.

Tetzaveh 5781

In depth discussion – Where did Rashbi disappear to on Purim?

Avoda	Reason
Eat HamanTashen	Torah is given only to those who eat haMan(sic)
Wave a “gragger” at the mention of Haman	This triggers olive oil ner tamid power
Sing on Purim	Neutralization of evil warrants singing

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Teruma 5781

In depth discussion

Avoda	Reason
Kavana during אמן יהא שמיה רבא וכו״	This destroys Amalek
Drink wine in Adar	Reinforce the אבן שתייה
Say eleven ingredients of ketoress	Unite Hashem’s name
Zerizus of Naftoli	Simcha of solved uncertainty
Kavana to sanctify feet in shower before Shabbos	Only this can cleanse them of Amalek
Eat feet food this Shabbos Zachor	Zachor=Regel

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Mishpatim 5781

In depth discussion

Avoda	Reason
Light with olive oil for Shabbos	Rabbi Tarfon connects this to a perfect world
Learn mishna every day	This inspires Asher to protect one from Gehennom
Conjure up image of יהוה often	Required for the tzaddik club
Learn halacha daily and do it	Amalek hates that

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Yisro 5781

In depth discussion

Avoda	Reason
Eat right	Facilitates Torah absorption
Verbalize Har Sinai event daily	Stay connected to greatest revelation ever
Get your hands on manuscripts written by tzaddikim	Their nefesh is connected to the manuscript
Record your own Torah thoughts in handwriting	Loosen Amalek’s grip on us
Realize that writing is an enactment of G-d’s name	Unification destroys Amalek

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Tu B’Shvat 5781

In depth discussion

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B’shalach 5781

In depth discussion

The world begins with music and doesn’t end, with music.

If we want our accomplishments to be eternal, they must be musical. They must have taam טַעַם. 

Avoda	Reason
Biblical passages said should be to the correct tune.	This captures the full message.
One should learn all four categories of Torah daily.	Not to neglect the vital neshama component of Torah.
All brochos should be said to a tune.	This maximizes their effectiveness.
Learn the meaning and reasons of mitzvos.	This allows the mitzvos to be eternal.
Shir Hashirim before Shabbos.	Every aliyah requires shira.
Sing or chant all the zemiros of Shabbos you can.	Shabbos is the day of eternity.
Sing songs composed by tzaddikim.	This connects you to them.

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Bo 5781

In depth discussion – נעשה ונשמע

Avoda	Reason
Avoid discussing unsolvable philsophical conundrums	Here, words will only shake one’s emunah
One halacha a day in Shulchan Aruch	We walk out of Mitzrayim with halacha
Check mezuza once every 3.5 years	Prevent Mitzrayim from invading our lives
Light Shabbos candles	Enter the light of Shabbos instead of the plague of darkness
Don’t interrupt between tefillin shel yad and shel rosh	This ensures a seamless connection between mind and body. Mochin and middos.

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Va’Era 5781

In depth discussion

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Q&A Followup

Shemos 5781

In depth discussion

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