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Why Did G-d Use a Strong Hand, and an Outstretched Arm to Redeem His Chosen People?
Any one who has ever attended a passover seder would definitely hear the explanation of a strong hand and an outstretched arm as an essential part of the story of G-d’s redemption of His chosen people, the nation of Israel.

Many [...]

The 15th Day of the Omer & Partzufim

There is a concept in some of the deepest most esoteric area of Torah understanding which has been explained by using the term Partzufim. The term which means lesser face of G-d or Zeir Anpin. Naturally like all things in Kabbalah, the concept is very deep and also possibly difficult to explain.

The idea has [...]

The 11th Sefirot, the Cycle Repeats

Counting thenSefirat HaOmer, an introduction. I have seen a book which attempts to explain the exact nature of each of the days which are counted, during the period of time which we are in right now which is called Sefirat HaOmer. I have not tried to use this source, but rather have tried to use my [...]

Malchut, the Tenth Sefirot

The final Sefirot or energy level that the light reaches as it descends and unfolds is the Tenth Sefirot which is known as Malchut (Kingdom). It is at this level that the original thought or idea which emanated from it source gets expressed in the real world of action.

There is a concept that attempts [...]

The 9th Sefirot Yesod, April 7 2010

The ninth emanation in the system of the Ten  Sefirot is called Yesod and is translated as foundation. Perhaps the simplest of metaphors which I have heard used to explain the system of the Sefirot comes from biology. The lesson which I had learned sought to explain how the “light” which emanates from G-d. goes [...]

New for This Year: OU Kitniyos Pesach Certification » Matzav.com – The Online Voice of Torah Jewry

New for This Year: OU Kitniyos Pesach Certification » Matzav.com – The Online Voice of Torah Jewry.

Pesach Cleaning and Income Tax

Pesach cleaning and income tax, two things that are both similar and different. The first thing we know is that these things can not be avoided.

Ah, how about going on vacation, or spending Pesach with relatives. Okay, I suppose that could work, just like filing for an extension on your taxes. Now, please hold your [...]

Growing Pains

I have gotten back to one of my earliest hobbies, when I was 5 old when I found an old camera (Brownie?) in the garage. The camera actually used 120 roll film (yes I did say film, cameras used to require file, and pictures were sent away for processing) and I still remember the thrill [...]

Automatic Writing and the Problem of Ideas.

The problem with ideas is that they do not relent. When someone comes up with an idea, lets just use the most common example, and idea with which one could make money. What happens is that the person who has the idea, naturally thinks its great, they have a great deal of enthusiasm. However, and [...]

High Level Ideas Down to the People.

While the Jewish people requested gold from the Egyptians, Moshe was busy retrieving the bones of Joseph from the Nile, in preparation for the Exodus from Egypt. Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Rosenblatt, explained an idea from R’ Shmuel di Ozeida (16th century; author of Midrash Shmuel) on January 30, 2010 at Boca Raton Synagogue. During the [...]