R. Hecht's Wednesday Night Shiur

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana Light up the world! Not just your own flame should be kindled but light others around you. The greatness of Pesach Sheini. Colored candles on the window sill. The great humility of Moshe

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. The power of Teshuva. Although the spirit of folly enters the person's Heart & mind thereby causing them to stray. The Ego and haughtiness cause the effect of detachment. We can always do Teshuva and Learn

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. In honor of Menachem M. & Nechama Dina upon their wedding. The acceptance of unconditional Love. "We shall do & we shall hear". The mountain hovered over their heads but they accepted out of Love.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana Book of Numbers. The Yidden were counted on special occasions. Surviving the Sin of the golden calf. Preparing for receiving the Torah. A desolate desert even the name is not positive. The daily Heavenly voice

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra The lesson of Lag B'Omer Ahavas Yisroel "Full Heartedly". Humility yet, Strength. The lesson Moshe Rabeinu learnt from Har Sinai. Chazak Chumash Vayikra. A Mitzvah protects from a sin, avoid hypocrisy.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana, Education is an obligation for everyone to everyone. Three places the Torah emphasizes the fact. The students of Rabi Akiva 24,000 passed away for lack of mutual respect. What's your mailman's name?

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. Time is of the essence, "Hatzlocho Mit Zman". "Be Holy because I am Holy says G-d. Do not stand on your friends blood. The connection betwen the two Parshious. Elazar be Azariah Nossi at the age of 18

In memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana Do we know how to interpret all that happens to us? The name of the Parsha coincides with the contents as we all anticipate Moshiach. The difference between Nissan & Tishrei. When it's all white it's pure.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. Our own personal Chametz. The redemption of our own personal Galus. How we need to keep a perpetual flame burning and never extinguish it. Shabbos Hagodol the miracle that repeats itself our salvation.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Golus (exile) Private and/or public. Rosh Chodesh Nissan a month of redemption. Which tribe do I belong to? Moshe was the most humble person ever. Aleph large, medium & small. The different sacrifices.

In memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. The power of the woman's Mitzvos. The greatness of prayer. Don't drink the milk! If you extend your hand Hashem will help you to succeed. Moshe waited till the day after Yom Kippur. In the darkness of Golus..

The copper wash basin was made of the mirrors of the women, Moshe didn't approve yet Hashem said it is the most valuable donation. The sanctity of Shabbos and the Neshama Yesaira (the Soul of Shabbos) different than the one of Yom Tov.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. The Joy of the day of Purim. What constitutes True Joy? How does one apply Joy to their daily life? The four types of Mitzvos that separates us from the mundane world. To "Raise our heads" our intellect..

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Two Sifrei Torah. Obligation to hear the Reading of Zachor! Eradicate your Amalek! In the entire Parsha Moshe's name is not mentioned. In the entire Megilla Hashem's name is not mentioned. The true Joy.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. Giving Charity. We don't know how much we need to give of ourselves. Everyone is obligated to partake in the building of their personal Mishkan; Men, women, and children. Gold, Silver, and copper each one

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana Half of a Shekel. A Jewish Slave not the slave of a Jew. The pathway between the clouds. Second part of Matan Torah. The nullification of the Heavenly decree. Our mission during the last few seconds of Galus.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. The sacrifice of Yisro, going against everything he stood for. He broke the barriers so that the Torah could be given. To honor our parents. To keep Shabbos the whole week even the add on to Shabbos. Envelope

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & rochel Chana. The challanege we face in life. Recognition of good one must not neglect doing so. The "art" of prayer. The lesson for all generations from the tray of Manna. Moshe's respect for water as it saved his life

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra. Darkness in Egypt. Who is Pharo? What is Mitzrayim? How one must look out for their brother & Sister. We need to elevate the Holy sparks in the Exile. The first Mitzvah. Rosh Chodesh sanctifies the Month.

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In memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. The Mesirus Nefesh of the Jewish woman is incomparable to anything we have. Overcoming hardships of Galus. Recognizing Hashem in a way that even our forefathers didn't. One must only predict good thoughts.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. Hakoras Hatov recognition of good. Pharos severe decree to annihilate the Jewish nation physically and spiritually. The horrific sin of Lashon Hara it holds back the Geula. The birth versus the passing which

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. Hashem does everything for the good, even slow moving vehicles in front of us. The greatness of Yosef he kept his name. Chazak. The connection between the beginning the end and the beginning of Chumash Shmos

In memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana. Was Yehuda on the level? Did he only have the best interest of Binyamin? Wagons or Calves? What appeased Yaakov? What was Yaakov's concern? How did Yosef bring peace to Yaakov? Didan Natzach! Doing a favor.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra and Rochel Chana, Harav Shmuel ben Harav Yisroel Z"L. The pure oil signifies the main miracle. Women were a main part of the Miracle. Mikeitz start or end? The power of forgiveness, cause of miracles.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra and Rochel Chana. Yud Tes Kislev A Yom Tov for all Yidden. Yaakov wanted to settle down, he gained that for his last 17 years. Although one needs to constantly strive to serve Hashem. The Greeks wanted the oil to be impure.

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, Yaakov returned Whole; His body, His Wealth, His Torah. The names of the Book of Breishis portions are a life lesson of their own. Each one connecting to our lives

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok. Keeping peace with the mother in law. The meeting of Yaakov & Eisav. Sincerity and true brotherly love. Halacha! Eisav hates Yaakov, never let down your guard.

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok. Yaakov's journey leaving the security of the home of peace embarking on his journey to the lowest part of the world. Hei at the end of the word. Ashes of red Heifer

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. Why does the Torah repeat Avrohom gave birth to Yitzchok. Our ultimate world mission is to travel the journey and enhance the world and elevate everything. Yitzchok was greater as he had a Bris at 8 days

In Memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra. The importance of Marriage. The Love of a Jewish Mother to her children. Sarah's whole life was dedicated to her only child Yitzchok. Repetition of the speech of a servant of our fathers. Shidduch decree

In memory of the eleven months of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra. The sacrifice of Avrohom Avinu that of the Akeida superseding the first nine tests. The concept of Abnegation. True unconditional Love.

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, Avrohom's journey begins. Leaving the past behind us. Seizing the opportunity to elevate even the lowest journey. Refraining from doing wrong has great merit.

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, Where did Tishrei go? How is a Parsha that talks about unruly times called "Noach"? Also, the waters of Noach were anything but peaceful. The lost and found treasure.

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, Moshe braking the Luchos was praiseworthy as he paved the way for Teshuva. Hashem created the world in six days till the very last second with 10 utterances not one

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, The Joy of Sukkos greater than the other Yomim Tovim. The Holiness of the Sukkah. The Brocho on the Lulav is preferable in the Sukkah. The Tzeduki that was pelted

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana, Moshe felt he was no longer at the highest of spirituality. Hakhel! Be found and remain close to Hashem. White garments were one time use only, we are never in the same state as last year.

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana, and Violet bas Ezra. Connection between the beginning and the end of the Parsha with Rosh Hashana. Our journey and struggle with the Yetzer Hara. May we ask for sustenance on Rosh Hashana? Who's greater?

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, Chai Elull, When you you will arrive in the land. The joy of the Neshama in this world. The difference of praise as we wake up in the morning after realizing Hashem

In Memory of Rosaline bas Ezra & Rochel Chana, and Violet bas Ezra. The King is in the field. As you go out to war against the Yetzer Hara. The reward for a simple Mitzvah. To build a home one must set up boundaries to keep the Home Holy. One Mitzvah etc

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, Moshe Tzvi ben Yisroel, Rachel bas Yosef Chaim Shimon. The purpose of creation, Bringing Yiddishkiet to America. The favorite child the garden. There is a Prophet!

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, Only Rabi Yochanan could help All the nation should hear and see. A gift from the former master severs the ties. The month of Elul, The city that needs to be destroyed

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, Simple Mitzvos, David Hamelech feared that he was not doing it right. Education. Was the Manna made to torture the Jews? The beauty of Chasidus. Ignorance no fault

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok. Students are children, Teachers are fathers. Lessons from the thieves. The Holiday of escape. Don't confuse your capability. Parting, and tearing. The everlasting

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana & Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok, Reprimand only before dying. See the open miracles. One must not be complacent. The tribe of Gad were directly connected to Teffillin. Shabbos Chazon combining Exile

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok. Mazl Tov to Devorah Leah & Danny. A constant journey. The devotion of the tribes that stayed on the other side. Rosh Chodesh Av, Chazak of Chumash Bamidbar

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok. Yartziet of Yisrael ben Pinchas. Volf Kitzis Shofar. Seudas Mitzvah to show we are happy. Pinchas the zealot. The three weeks. The laws of the building of the Temple

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok. 17th day of Tamuz. Who hated the Jews more Balak or Bilaam. Why did Moshe forget the Halacha? From sea to sea. Bilaam's hatred was so deep but countered by Avrohom

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok. Refuah Shlaima for Gedalia ben Leah, Shimon ben Aliz. Anticipation of the coming of Moshiach. The main "Chok" of the Torah the red Heifer. The prayer of the Rambam

In memory of Rosaline bas Rochel Chana and Ezra, Shimon ben Yitzchok, Masha bas Yitzchok. Refuah Shlaima for Gedalia ben Leah, Shimon ben Aliz. Gimmel Tamuz, what does it mean to us? Who was Korach? What was in his name that reflected Controversy?