Vayigash: "I Love a Yid"
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Okay, this week's 2-minute Torah thought is a little bit on the cute side. Please forgive me.
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Vayechi: Are You a Fish?
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Yaakov blessed the sons of Yosef to "prosper like fish" which is explained to mean that they should be protected from the evil eye. What about being "fish-like" protects us from being damaged by the jealousy of others? (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 25, pp. 11-12.)
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Shmos: How to Not Be Consumed by the Fire
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What is the symbolism of the burning bush? Here is one explanation from a maamar of the Frierdiker Rebbe. It's talking about two opposite fires: the passion of the righteous for G-d and the passion of the wicked for earthly pleasures. The Torah is the solution for how to survive both of these.
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Vaeira: Are You Asking Too Many Questions?
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Was Moshe starting up with Hashem or was he expressing fascination with Hashem’s ways? And what does this mean for me?
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Bo: Midnight and Noon
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We know the precise times of two events in this week's parsha. The slaying of the firstborn took place at midnight and the actual exodus from Egypt took place at noon the next day. Based on a Michtav Klali of the Rebbe from 5744, we learn the significance of midnight and noon in our personal lives.
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Beshalach: Say It In Your Own Language
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Spreading the inner secrets of the Torah will bring Moshiach. But you need to "translate" these ideas into relevant language.
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Yisro: Be a Real Friend
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The 620 letters of the Ten Commandments contain the secret to being G-d’s friend.
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Terumah: How to Receive a Donation
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Hashem wants there to be chesed in the world. In order for that to happen, someone’s gotta give and someone’s gotta receive. Here’s what to think about when you’re the one receiving.
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Tetzaveh: The Broken Breastplate
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The Choshen (breastplate) of the High Priest did not function properly in the 2nd Temple. How is this a metaphor for Exile? (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 11, pp. 137-138.)
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Ki Sisa: Direct Access
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How is it possible that so many people were enticed to worship the Golden Calf? And more importantly, how did all of the women successfully resist?
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Vayekhel-Pekudei: Group or Individual
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The paradox of this week’s double Torah portion teaches us how to make great groups and great individuals.
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Vayikra: Give Your Gift
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We must express all of our potentials and use them to serve Hashem.
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