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    V'zot Habracha

    The Link Between the First and Last Verses of the Torah

    Rabbi David Dov Levanon | 20 Tishrei 5784
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    Bereshit

    "The End Is Rooted in Its Beginning"

    The eternal connection between the Torah's final and first verses – in praise of Israel.

    Rabbi David Dov Levanon | Tishrei 26 5783
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    Zachor

    The Four Parshiot and their Significance

    The parallel and connection between the four Parshiot, the four cups of the Seder, and the four expressions of redemption.

    Rabbi David Dov Levanon | 5770
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    Hachodesh

    The First Month and Renewal

    Parashat Hachodesh

    We are responsible for providing new, novel understandings of the Torah every day in accordance with the changing times. “Each day they shall be as new in your eyes,” and by virtue of this innovation “God renews the act of creation on a daily basis.”

    Rabbi David Dov Levanon
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    Va'era

    Miracles and Magic in Parshat VaEra

    Moses, who dared to request that God change His "Attribute of Judgement" to the "Attribute of Mercy," merited having God change the ways of nature in response to his prayers, and the decree of exile was thus nullified before the appointed time.

    Rabbi David Dov Levanon | 5763
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    Vayetze

    Since the Six Days of Creation

    Parashat Vayetze

    Our Torah portion this week tells of Jacob's marriage with the matriarchs Rachel and Leah. From it, we learn the degree of difficulty involved in arranging these nuptials. The whole ordeal appears nearly as difficult at the splitting of the Red Sea.

    Rabbi David Dov Levanon | Kislev, 5762
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    Lech Lecha

    The War of the Kings and its Significance

    Parashat Lech Lecha

    This week’s Torah portion describes at great length the war between the four and five kings, detailing their names and lands. Yet, what is so important about this particular battle that caused the Torah to describe it in such detail?

    Rabbi David Dov Levanon | 5762
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    Miketz

    "Even in Darkness..."

    Parashat Miketz

    The purpose of "darkness" is to present man with a challenge - the challenge of strengthening his faith and uncovering God's presence. Because Joseph faced the trials of faith and stood up to them all, he merited the light of redemption.

    Rabbi David Dov Levanon | Parashat Miketz, 5760
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    Miketz

    The Power of Trust

    The link between the feast of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt and the customary festive meal of Chanukah becomes clear. They together represent the attribute of trust in the Almighty.

    Rabbi David Dov Levanon | Kislev, 5762
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