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God instructed Moshe to command Aaron and the priests regarding the protocols of the sacrifices, known as "karbanos." The burnt offering, or "Olah," would be consumed on the altar until morning, followed by a priest removing ashes outside the camp. …

It is essential to recite Birchas HaTorah with joy and gratitude for the privilege of engaging in Torah Study (Mishnah Berurah 47.4). If one forgets to say Birchas HaTorah and remembers during Pesukei DeZimrah, they should recite them between the p…

Renowned as the revered Gadol Hador and legendary Talmudic Scholar, Harav Shemaryahu Yosef Chaim Kanievsky, also known as the Prince of Torah, was an outstanding Rabbi and Chief Posek. His titles, Gadol HaDor ("the greatest of his generation") and t…

What is Shushan Purim? Purim is observed on Adar 14, aligning with the victory of Jews in unwalled cities on Adar 13 and their subsequent rest day.  Conversely, in Shushan, the capital of the Persian Empire, Jewish triumph over adversaries sp…

Who is Amalek? Amalek, is the the descendant of Eliphaz and his concubine Timna. Timna, known to be Lotan's sister, was a princess who sought to adopt Judaism but faced rejection by the patriarchs. Her vengeance materialized in the form of Amalek, …

There are three reasons why we fast on Tannis Esther, and there is a practical difference between this fast and all the other fasts. The Tur (686:2) says the custom is to fast on Tannis Esther, the 13th of Adar. This custom is mentioned in Tosafos …

 This Parasha contains the highest count of letters and words in sefer Vayikra. It comprises 6,222 Hebrew letters, 1,673 Hebrew words, 111 verses, and 215 lines. The narrative involves God summoning Moshe from the Tabernacle to convey the laws …

Blessed are You, Hashem, our God, King of the Universe, Who chose us from among all the peoples and gave us His Torah. Blessed are You, Hashem, Giver of the Torah. In chronological order, it would seem more appropriate to initially express gratitud…

This is a model and outline of how to learn the Gemara based on the sefer of Rabbi Abenson (a student of Rav Mattisyahu Solomon), Rav Yitzchak Kanpanton, "Darchei Hatalmud," and Rabbi Nosson Stein's style of Torah study. First, get your Gemara, ope…

The Megillah (9:19) instructs sending Mishloach Manos to a friend on Purim, a practice applicable to both men and women (Shulchan Aruch 695:4). There are three primary reasons for this halacha: The Terumas Hadeshen (111) says it ensures that everyo…

 וְהַעֲרֶב נָא יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ אֶת־דִּבְרֵי תוֹרָתְךָ בְּפִֽינוּ וּבְפִי עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל. וְנִהְיֶה אֲנַֽחְנוּ וְצֶאֱצָאֵֽינוּ וְצֶאֱצָאֵי עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל כֻּלָּֽנוּ יוֹדְעֵי שְׁמֶֽךָ וְלוֹמְדֵי תוֹרָתֶֽךָ. לִשְׁמָהּ. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה הַמְלַמֵּד תּוֹרָה לְעַמּוֹ יִשְׂרָאֵל And please, Lord, our God, make the words of Your Torah pleasant in …

Rav Avraham Kalmanowitz, an Orthodox Rabbi revered for his leadership, served as the esteemed Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir Yeshiva in Brooklyn, New York, from 1946 to 1964. Originating from the Russian Empire, his journey encompassed pivotal roles in var…

The legendary Shamir Worm is famous for its extraordinary ability to effortlessly cut through the toughest materials, such as stone, iron, and diamond. This mystical worm played a crucial role in constructing the Beis Hamikdash. According to the Mis…

Rav Avraham Ben Meir Ibn Ezra, a towering figure among the Rishonim, is revered for his monumental Torah commentary. He is known as the progenitor of Dikduk, and his profound commentary is considered a timeless masterpiece, perpetually scrutinized a…

Parshas Pekudei (פְקוּדֵי‎) marks the final chapter in the Book of Shemos, encompassing 38:21–40:38. Within this parsha, the intricate details of erecting the Tabernacle (מִשְׁכַּן‎, Mishkan) are elucidated and concluded. The parsha contains 4…

Harav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg ( חיים פנחס שיינברג) (October 1910 – 20 March 2012) was a distinguished Polish-born, American-raised, Israeli Charedi Rav and Rosh Yeshiva. Regarded as a Posek and Gadol HaDor, he epitomized the legacy of Torah s…

Vayakhel, which means "and he assembled" in Hebrew, is the 22ndparashah. This section delves into the meticulous creation of theThe Tabernacle and its sacred vessels are chronicled in Exodus 35:1–38:20.Comprising 6181 Hebrew letters, 1,558 Heb…

Vayakhel, which means "and he assembled" in Hebrew, is the 22ndparashah. This section delves into the meticulous creation of theThe Tabernacle and its sacred vessels are chronicled in Exodus 35:1–38:20.Comprising 6181 Hebrew letters, 1,558 Heb…

In the Hadran recited following a siyum, we express that those immersed in Torah study receive compensation for their efforts. This differentiates them from those in secular pursuits who work without receiving rewards.    The Chofetz Chai…

One of the mitzvos mentioned in our parashah is the mitzvah of Machatzis Hashekel. The Chinuch (105) tells us the about the mitzvah: Each year, on the first day of Adar, Bais Din would begin reminding all men over 20 to give a half-shekel to the Ko…

According to Sefer Ha-Chinuch, there are four positive and five negative commandments in the parsha.  To give a half shekel annuallyA Kohen must wash his hands and feet before serviceTo prepare the anointing oilNot to anoint a stranger with an…

God instructed Moshe to take a census of the Israelites; everyone 20 or older, regardless of wealth, should give a half-shekel offering. God told Moshe to assign the proceeds to the service of the Tent of Meeting. God told Moshe to place a copper la…

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִדְּ֒שָֽׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו וְצִוָּנוּ לַעֲסֹק בְּדִבְרֵי תוֹרָה:  וְהַעֲרֶב נָא יְהֹוָה אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ אֶת־דִּבְרֵי תוֹרָתְךָ בְּפִֽינוּ וּבְפִי עַמְּךָ בֵּית יִשְׂרָאֵל. Blessed are You, Hashem, our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctified us with His commandments and comm…

During leap years on the Hebrew calendar, Purim is celebrated in the second month of Adar. The 14th of the first Adar is then called Purim Katan ("Little Purim" in Hebrew), and the 15th is Shushan Purim Katan, for which there are no set observances …