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Mishnah on the Parasha
Mishnah on the Parsha connects a mishnah to an idea in each week's parsha. It is the audio version of Mishnas Chayim, brought to you by Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah, a network of Torah scholars dedicated to bringing the merits of Mishnah study to the greater Jewish public. Encompassing Mishnah, Gemara, and variety of other services, Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah primarily assists mourners interested in acquiring the merit of Torah study for their loved ones. To learn more visit www.societyformishnahstudy.org or email |
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Mishnas Chayim - Eikev: The Age-Old Question
Last week, we discussed the obligation mentioned in the Mishnah in Berachos to view misfortune and success in the same light: “One blesses on the bad, just as he blesses on the good.” (Berachos 9:5) We also noted that the fulfillment of this ideal is no simple matter for most people. At the same time, the fact that it is not easy does not exempt us from striving for this level. Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Va’eschanan: Benefits of Suffering
If you’re like most people, you probably like it when good things happen and don’t like it when bad things happen. Often, however, the Torah enjoins us to try and rise above mere instinctive reactions. One’s attitude to life’s challenges is no exception. Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Devarim: Rebuilding the Beis HaMikdash
The bad news is that the world is in a much worse state than people realize. The good news is that there is something practical that can be done about it. Right now. Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Masei: Ancient Hang-Ups
Some historians express high regard for ancient Egyptian civilization. They are considered to be sophisticated for their time, advanced in areas such as agriculture, architecture, education, and even the family structure. This week’s parshah gives us a true sense of just how 'civilized' these people really were.Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Mattos: The Churban-5768
Religious Jews the world over faithfully adhere to the restrictions incumbent upon us during this period of mourning over the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash. For some, however, these observances are not accompanied by a true inner sense of grief and loss. Perhaps we have lost, to a certain extent, a true appreciation of the scope of this tragedy, as well as its relevance to our generation, which exists thousands of years after the actual destruction. Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Pinchas: Change The World
There are many idealistic people who sincerely desire to have an impact. In this week’s parshah, the Torah shows us how it can be done. Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Balak:Who Is Your Mentor
Back to school, Imagine that you were taking a test, and some of the questions read as follows: “Question # 1: Describe Avraham Avinu.” “Question #2: Characterize Bilam Harasha.”
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