R. Hecht's Wednesday Night Shiur

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra. In honor of the Rebbe's birthday. Two weeks of lessons how to treat a fellow Jew. A rich man that wants to bring a sacrifice for a poor man or vice a versa. The malady of "stinginess" needs to be healed so the rich man cannot suffice with the poor man's sacrifice. They hid the riches for 40 years not knowing when the Jews would arrive. Hoping that the Jews would be expelled as well. The war between the first born Egyptians and their fathers.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra. The month of Nissan, The Rebbe Rasha"b. Bringing together Chassidus & Nigleh. The restaurant owner. The General Naaman healed by Elisha. The inspiration of the month of Tishrei, and the month of Nissan. Birth of a male or a female. The name of the Parsha, referring to the birth of the person stricken with Leprosy being born through Teshuva. The grave sin of Lashon Hora.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Reb Elimelech of Lizensk. The power of forgiving, the severity of hurting. Parshas Hachodesh, Rosh Chodesh. The eighth day of the Sanctification of the Holy Temple. One needs to continue to have "Kabolas Ol".even at the highest level of a Jew's life they always need to have Kabolas Ol. We are always on a journey. The eating of the lowest creatures. The two sons of Aharon were on a mission to connect to Hashem. The joy needed to continue through the work of the Leviim.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. The 43 cycle of Ramba"m. The connection with the beginning and the end of Ramba"m. Achashveirosh is told גם (43). The Imrei Yoisef Learnt the Megilla after the Seder, and gave up the Merit to a Neshama. The Red heifer. Changing the garments in order to remove the ashes. The lesson for each and every Jew. The perpetual flame that may never be extinguished. The four things we need to be thankful for. Rash"i explains in a common sense fashion.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Shabbos Parshas Zachor. An obligation to every Man, woman, & child to go listen to the Torah Reading this Shabbos. The eradication of Amalek completely and totally. Expelling all doubts between one and other, and a person & Hashem. The Mitzvos of Purim;. Megillah, Mishloach Manos, Matonas L'Evyonim, The value of Korbonos. The Yom Tov of the wood donation. Coming late to the party got rid of the non-Jewish wife. The Drunkard with the power of Prayer..

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. The Parsha has 92 Pesukim. Numerical value of the words בלי כל. Without any! A person needs to learn how to live without any needs but to connect to Hashem. The lesson of Chumash Shemos; "Put your hand to it, and Hashem will help you". The Blessing of Moshe after the construction was for each and every generation. Moshe inaugurated the Mishkan out of order. Teaching us that to serve & connect to Hashem sometimes we need to do so without any calculations.

In Memory of Rosaline bat Ezra & Rochel Chana. Parshas Vayakhel & Parshas Shkalim. The virtues of the Jewish woman. Her generosity, devotion, and dedication to serving Hashem. The themes of both Vayakhel, & Shkalim are similar in that we need to be united both with Hashem, and our fellow Jew. The Laws of Shabbos. Six days the work "should be done", not to be heart & soul just to be done. The day after Yom Kippur, when they were able to grasp the magnitude of the laws. The artist has challenges, as do we serving Hashem.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Lift up your heads, count all the heads. How does a half of a Shekel forgive a sin? A fiery coin. The power of Prayer and Torah study. The breaking of the Luchos. Both the broken Luchus were placed together in the Ark. The lesson of the broken Luchos.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. The first Adar, Purim Katan. The significance although we don't really celebrate with anything. The extra Hebrew month that brings the Yomim Toivim (the Holidays) into the proper season. Moshe's name not mentioned in the Parsha. Because of his Yartziet and his Birthday. The essence of a person without their name. The Merit of a Mitzvah, another Mitzvah. Names engraved in the stones, Rash"i & The Ramba"m different opinions. How the unity applied amongst the nation.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Why does the Torah dedicate four Parshious to the building of the Mishkan? What we plant we reap! "Let's see if it comes back to me" never judge till we know the whole true story. The three different metals needed to build the Mishkan represent the different types of Yidden. It cannot be complete without all three types being involved.The trees that Yaakov Avinu brought to Eretz Mitzrayim from Eretz Yisroel. Rabi Tanchumah explains. Donation to the Mishkan preceded the Golden calf.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Adar 1.משנכנס אדר מרבים בשמחה. True Joy in life. Recognizing what good has been bestowed upon us from Hashem, and how to treat a fellow human in that vein. Mishpatim are laws of common sense, yet we must complete them because Hashem commanded us on Har Sinai.We may not look away from someone that is in need of unloading, rather we need to lend a hand. The circumstances when that changes according to the Baal Shem Tov's interpretation of the Posuk. Ultimately Hashem promises the ultimate blessings will be upon us

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Yibadlu Mazal Tov to Yisroel Tzvi Sheyichy"e Haleivi upon his Bar Mitzvah, May your parents and grandparents see much Yidishe, Chasidishe  Nachas from you. Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka OB"M as we commemorate her Legacy on her upcoming Yartziet.The attraction Yisro had to the Jews, The war with Amalek (not the miraculous victory). The unity that Torah causes amongst Jews. Daas Torah brings peace and tranquility.

In memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. Tu B'Shvat Rosh Hashana for the trees. Do we need to fast for rain? The simplest of Jews says No! The full moon compared to the cycle of the Yidden. Do we need to stage war, or remain silent? When were they smitten with fear? The women's response.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Yud Shvat, The acceptance of the mantel as the Rebbe carries on the legacy. The importance of a birthday, the milestone turning 70 or any other age.Avoiding Machlokes (controversy) whether you're a sheep, Wolf, or a fox. How do you juggle the hardships of life? Hashem gets us through every hardship and may he and everyone their Shidduch and Parnassah. The light during the plague of darkness, Rash"i teaches us that the preparation of a Mitzvah is a Mitzvah as well. So let us prepare ourselves for the leaving of Golus.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Rosh Chodesh Shvat. The beginning of 37 days. One must be very careful about bringing up someone's past discretions. The lesson of the Plagues were both for the Egyptians and the (L'Havdil) the Jews. Connection of last week's portion in response to Moshes complaint Hashem tells him of our forefathers and their connection and devotion. The abnegation of the frog.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Happy birthday Rabbi Mendel in New Zealand! Building of bricks is much harder than hewing stones. As the stone is created by Hashem, bricks are man made and formed. So too, our daily life. The horrible sin of Loshon Hara! We may/can not judge others. We must always look for the good & see what we can learn. The lesson of "Happy New Year".

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana, on her second Yartziet. Yibadlu L'Chaim Toivim Aruchim Bas Mitzvah of Leah Brocho Tichy"e. CT. Happy Birthday the transition of Chapter 23 to Chapter 24. 17 is Gematria טוב. The life of Yakov. 34 best years. Yakov wanted to reveal the קץ (end of exile) however, the Shechina left him. Would it have been beneficial or detrimental? The difference between 190 years & 210 years. Yosef's coffin was left in Egypt, is that a reason to celebrate?

Asara B'Teves, laws connected to the fast on Erev Shabbos. The connection to Parshas Vayigash. The reunion of Yosef and his brothers. The reunion of Yosef and his father.The connection of the Parsha and the Haftorah, even though it seems to be the opposite of the Parsha. Hashem takes away his fear of going down to Mitzrayim but not his pain of leaving Eretz Yisroel. We must always yearn to be and return to Eretz Yisroel.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. "A little bit of light dispels much darkness". What's in a dream? Although the world seems unsurmountable one needs to apply themselves and forge ahead to overcome and persevere. Even as a viceroy in Egypt.

son's dreams materializing. The Greeks were ready to allow the Jews to study "Torah" but only as a subject not a way of life.