Monthly Archives: May 2013

THe parsha of Shlach begins with Hashem giving permission to Moshe to send spies to scout out the land. Rashi immediately tells us that this was not a command, rather, if you wish, you my may send. The questions is … Continue reading →

The parsha Bahalotcha teaches a valuable lesson. In Chapter 11 Verse 23, the Torah says “And Gd says to Moses, is the hand of gd “short” and now you shall see my words or not.” What does this mean. Difficult … Continue reading →

The Shikker Dovid has begun learning the Talmud Makkot. The Talmud begins with a description of two witnesses who testify. After the witnesses testify, two more witnesses appear and discredit their testimony. The subsequent witnesses testify that the first set … Continue reading →

The Parsha of Bahaloscha begins with Aaron “lighting the lamp.” Rashi asks the famous questions: what is the connection between lighting the lamp and the previous section which deals with the gifts brought by the head of the tribes. Rashi’s … Continue reading →