Inspirational Thoughts on the Parsha

Avrohom Piekarski
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Inspirational thoughts on the weekly Parsha in under 3 minutes with practical take away, made easy to share at a family or friends Shabbat meal

  1. 18 SEPT

    Nizavim נצבים 2025 “Heartfelt Divine Love”

    Moshe Rabbeinu tells Bnei Yisroel that after going into galus they will ultimately return to Hashem with all their heart and soul, yet Hashem will still “circumcise” their hearts. This teaches that serving Hashem happens in stages: at first one may commit out of awe and truth even if the heart feels disconnected, and then Hashem opens the heart to love Him fully. Still, since the heart is naturally influenced by what the eyes see, Hashem must intervene to free it from outside distractions so that our love can be pure and complete. The words “es levavcha v’es levav zarecha” spell Elul, the month when “Ani l’dodi v’dodi li” — the King is in the field, lovingly close to all, awakening our love for Him. לקו״ש כט

    3 min

  2. 12 SEPT

    Ki Tavo כי תבוא 2025 Greatness in Simplicity

    When the Bikkurim, the first fruits, were brought to the Beis Hamikdash, they were placed in a basket, which according to the Rambam was not just an accessory but part of the mitzvah itself, and therefore the Kohen would even keep the simple baskets of branches and reeds, though not those of gold or silver. Spiritually, this teaches that just as the finest fruits were presented in a plain basket, so too the Jewish soul—lofty and holy in its source—must descend into the physical body, where its natural connection to Hashem is concealed. Yet it is precisely through this descent and through performing physical mitzvos and simple acts of goodness and kindness that the deepest bond with Hashem is revealed. The basket symbolizes that the greatest spiritual heights are fully realized only when expressed in simple, tangible actions, which enhance and complete the mitzvah in the most beautiful way. לקו״ש כט-א

    3 min

  3. 5 SEPT

    Ki Teitzei כי תצא 2025 Unity Without Compromise

    The Torah forbids kelayim—mixing different kinds—because Hashem created each with its own unique purpose and identity. When animals or produce are mixed, their essence is destroyed, but with garments like wool and linen, each material remains distinct, which is why it can be permitted for a mitzvah. On a deeper level, every kind represents spiritual forces above, such as chesed (kindness) and gevurah (strength). If these opposing powers are forced together without a higher purpose, they cancel and destroy one another; but when united in service of Hashem, their differences are not erased but elevated, working in harmony toward one goal. In our physical world, however, each kind resists compromise, so attempts at unity either lead to destruction, like crossbreeding animals or mixing produce, or result in coexistence without peace, like wool and linen in a garment. True peace, therefore, is not about weakening individuality but about each person, with their full strengths and qualities, coming together for a higher purpose—to serve Hashem. לקו״ש כט-א

    2 min

  4. 29 AUG

    Shoftim שופטים 2025 Obedience Unlocks Pleasure

    The Medrash compares a field, which produces grain necessary for life, to the Written Torah and mitzvos that sustain the world through action, while an orchard, which is for pleasure, represents the Oral Torah—delving into Hashem’s wisdom and innovating within it. Although all nations have laws and judges, what makes the Jewish people unique is that their judges not only enforce laws but also uncover the depths of Torah, connecting to Hashem’s wisdom itself. This duality is reflected in Na’aseh v’Nishma: first doing what Hashem commands (the “field”), and then learning for the sake of grasping His wisdom (the “orchard”). By remaining humble and simple like a child, we merit to access Hashem’s deepest pleasure—the depths of Torah. In Elul, the shofar embodies this: it inspires both awe and the beautification of our deeds, while its simple cry, like the Baal Shem Tov’s parable of a child calling to his father, reaches directly to Hashem, Who alone recognizes and responds to our voice. לקו״ש כט-א

    2 min

  5. 22 AUG

    Re’eh ראה 2025 Climb Without Limit

    The Rambam teaches that the Beis HaMikdash was built on levels—each section higher than the next—until reaching the Kodesh and the Kodesh HaKodashim, where no steps were needed, for there the Jew is united with Hashem beyond all levels. Unlike the Mishkan, it was made of stone and stood on holy ground, to show that the purpose of the Beis HaMikdash was to bring holiness into even the lowest elements of creation. Each of us has a Beis HaMikdash within: we must constantly climb higher in our service of Hashem, never satisfied with where we are, while also remembering that at our core lies the Kodesh HaKodashim, the eternal spark of the Jew, always one with Hashem. By connecting to this inner point and growing step by step, we can transform ourselves and the world into a true dwelling place for Him. לקו״ש כט-ב

    2 min

  6. 15 AUG

    Eikev עקב 2025 Connected Beyond Walls

    The Rambam teaches that the mitzvah of mezuzah is not only about placing it on the doorpost, but about the lasting impact it has on us. Each time we pass it, the mezuzah reminds us of Hashem’s oneness, our love for Him, and pulls us away from life’s distractions. While tefillin and tzitzit inspire mainly when we are wearing them in moments of holiness, the mezuzah works constantly—especially as we leave home and enter the noisy, distracting world—serving as a silent guardian that keeps our connection to Hashem alive wherever we go. לקו״ש כט-ב

    2 min

  7. 8 AUG

    Vaeschanan ואתחנן 2025 Seeking Brings Life

    The Rambam teaches that when an inadvertent killer flees to a city of refuge, we must provide for all his needs — even sending his teacher with him — because for those who have acquired Torah and even those still seeking it, Torah is their life. A seeker, though not yet a scholar, has the desire and potential to grow, and our Sages promise that if he toils, he will succeed. Just as a teacher follows his student into exile to nurture that potential, so too God, our Teacher, remains with us even when we falter, protecting us from spiritual harm and guiding us toward becoming true people of Torah. לקו״ש כט-ב

    2 min

  8. 31 JUL

    Devarim דברים 2025 Vision of Redemption

    Shabbos Chazon, explained by Reb Levi Yitzchok of Berdichev, is when each person is shown a vision of the future Third Beis HaMikdash—not through the image of a house, but through a tailor-made garment. A house represents a general connection to Hashem, where a person may serve Him in specific areas, but not with their whole being. A garment, however, fits perfectly and reflects the person entirely—just like someone who gives themselves over completely to Hashem, allowing every part of their life to express His will. On this Shabbos, we are given a glimpse of that ultimate, all-encompassing service and the power to begin living it. לקו״ש כט שבת חזון

    2 min
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