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. 6d ago

    Shoftim שפטים 2026 No Jew Is Hopeless

    There is a fascinating law regarding capital punishment: although normally a majority of the Sanhedrin can convict, if every single judge finds the person guilty, the punishment is not carried out. On a deeper level, this reflects a fundamental truth. The Rambam teaches that every Jew, no matter his situation, truly wants to follow Hashem and come close to Him; it is only the Yetzer Hara that can conceal that desire. Therefore, if not even one judge can find a zechus, the Torah tells us that something is missing—because within every Jew there is always a point of goodness. This gives us a powerful lesson in how to look at another Jew. No matter what we see on the outside, we must believe that there is a zechus and an inner desire for Hashem within him. Especially today, when so many Jews were never exposed to the beauty of Yiddishkeit, our job is to look deeper, recognize and speak about the good within them, and help bring it to the surface—helping every Jew reveal what he truly wants: to come closer to Hashem and closer to Yiddishkeit. לקו״ש כט-ג

  2. Jul 30

    Eikev עקב 2026 The Heart of a Leader

    When Moshe Rabbeinu came down from Har Sinai and saw the Jewish people serving the Eigel, the Torah says, “ואתפוש בשני הלוחות”—he grasped the Luchos before shattering them. Why does the Torah emphasize that he grabbed them if he was already holding them? Even more, how was Moshe permitted to break the Luchos, which belonged to Klal Yisrael? The Midrash explains that Hashem had given the Luchos to Moshe as a personal gift. Although Moshe intended to give them to the Jewish people, when he saw them serving the Eigel, he first took full possession of the Luchos before breaking them, so that he would not be breaking something that belonged to someone else. In a deeper sense, Moshe was ensuring that he alone would bear the responsibility for the breaking of the Luchos. This reveals the essence of a true מנהיג ישראל. Moshe’s love for the Jewish people was so great that, just as he pleaded, “מחני נא מספרך אשר כתבת” after the sin of the Eigel, so too he was prepared to accept complete responsibility himself for the breaking of the Luchos rather than allow Klal Yisrael to bear any blame. As we mark the yahrtzeit of the Rebbe’s father, Rav Levi Yitzchak, whose life reflected this same mesirus nefesh for every Jew, may his merit continue to bring down blessing and salvation for all of Klal Yisrael, and may we merit the coming of Moshiach and the rebuilding of the Beis HaMikdash במהרה בימינו. לקו״ש לד-א

  3. Jul 24

    Vaeschanan ואתחנן 2026 Double Comfort, Eternal Home

    Why does the haftorah begin with the words “נחמו נחמו עמי”—“Comfort, comfort My people”? Chazal explain that Hashem comforts us twice: once for the destruction of the First Beis HaMikdash and once for the Second. But why is a second consolation necessary? The answer is that each Beis HaMikdash possessed a unique greatness. The First reflected the lofty holiness of a generation of tzaddikim and contained the highest revelation of Hashem’s Presence. The Second, although lacking five miracles of the First, was built after exile and teshuvah, expressing the incredible power of returning to Hashem from within. These two Batei Mikdash represent two paths in serving Hashem: the holiness achieved through mitzvos and the deeper transformation achieved through teshuvah. The promise of the Third Beis HaMikdash is that it will unite both qualities—the revealed holiness of the First together with the everlasting strength born from teshuvah. It will therefore be the holiest, most beautiful, and eternal Beis HaMikdash. May we merit this ultimate comfort with the coming of Moshiach במהרה בימינו. לקו״ש ט-ג

  4. Jul 17

    Devorim דברים 2026 The Living Torah Bridge

    As Bnei Yisrael stood on the threshold of Eretz Yisrael, Moshe Rabbeinu repeated the Torah in Mishneh Torah. Although the Gemara says the first four sefarim were spoken directly by Hashem while the fifth was spoken by Moshe, every word was given with רוח הקודש and is equally Torah. This teaches that Torah consists of both the Written Torah and the Oral Torah, which is revealed through the Chachmei Yisrael of every generation under Divine guidance. Moshe, the perfect bridge between Hashem and the Jewish people, showed that even a finite human mind can connect to the infinite essence of Torah and the very word of Hashem. This is why Mishneh Torah was given just before entering Eretz Yisrael. From that point onward, Torah would continue to unfold through the Rabbeim and Torah leaders of every generation. Their halachos, teachings, and minhagim are not separate from Torah—they are its living continuation. By learning their Torah and following their guidance, we connect ourselves to the living Torah, and through that connection may we merit the complete Geulah with the coming of Moshiach, speedily in our days. לקו״ש י״ט-ב

  5. Jul 9

    Matos-Massei מטות-מסעי 2026 Moshe’s Gift, Our Longing

    Moshe Rabbeinu initially objected when Reuven and Gad chose to settle on the eastern side of the Yarden because their decision was motivated by material wealth rather than the holiness of Eretz Yisrael. Yet later, Moshe himself gave half of Shevet Menashe a portion there. The difference was not the land—it was the motivation. Reuven and Gad sought it for financial reasons, while Menashe, as demonstrated by the daughters of Tzelofchad and their deep love for Eretz Yisrael, never asked for it. Their burning desire for the Land made them worthy of receiving a portion connected to the future expansion of Eretz Yisrael in the days of Moshiach. The name Menashe itself reflects this longing. Although Yosef said, “Ki nashani Elokim kol beis avi,” Chassidus explains that distance from his father’s home awakened an even deeper yearning to return. During the Three Weeks, we are called to feel that same longing. Our mourning for the Beis HaMikdash should not remain sadness alone—it should ignite within us a passionate desire for Eretz Yisrael, the complete Geulah, and the rebuilding of the Beis HaMikdash, speedily in our days. לקו״ש כח

  6. Jul 3

    Pinchas פנחס 2026 Hidden Teshuvah, Eternal Song

    While recounting Korach’s rebellion, the Torah makes one remarkable statement: “וּבְנֵי קֹרַח לֹא מֵתוּ”—the children of Korach did not die. Although they had joined the rebellion, Rashi explains that they had thoughts of teshuvah in their hearts. Their punishment reflected both their outward actions and their inner transformation. They were swallowed with the rebels, yet Hashem preserved them in a miraculous place until they later emerged to become great spiritual leaders. From the sons of Korach came the timeless chapters of “לִבְנֵי קֹרַח” in Tehillim. Their story teaches us never to underestimate the power of teshuvah. Even when a person has not yet changed outwardly, one sincere thought of returning to Hashem can change a lifetime and shape generations. May we all awaken our hearts in teshuvah, and may even one thought of teshuvah be the merit that brings Moshiach במהרה בימינו. לקו״ש לג-ב

  7. Jun 26

    Chukas חקת 2026 One Divine Will

    At first glance, the Torah’s mitzvos seem to fall into two distinct categories: those we understand and those that transcend human logic. Yet beneath every mitzvah lies the same truth—they are all expressions of Hashem’s will. The differences between mitzvos exist only in how they are revealed in our world, but at their source they are all equally connected to the infinite Essence of Hashem. This is why Chazal teach us not to rank one mitzvah above another. The laws of tumah and taharah vividly illustrate this principle. Even a small, accidental, external contact with impurity affects the entire person. If such a seemingly minor negative act has such a complete spiritual impact, then certainly every positive mitzvah, no matter how “small” it appears, creates a complete bond with Hashem. Therefore, we should perform every mitzvah with equal passion and encourage every Jew to do even one simple mitzvah, knowing that every connection to Hashem is eternal and immeasurably precious. לקו״ש יג-א

  8. Jun 19

    Korach קרח 2026 Beyond Action Alone

    Korach’s challenge was not simply a rebellion against Moshe. He understood that if the Jewish people were focused solely on spiritual growth in the desert, then different levels of leadership made sense. But once the mission became bringing Hashem into the physical world through practical mitzvos, Korach questioned why a unique leader like Moshe Rabbeinu was still necessary. After all, the physical act of a mitzvah is the same whether performed by the greatest Jew or the simplest Jew. Moshe’s answer was that Hashem wants more than a home in this world—He wants His presence to be felt, seen, and experienced within that home. Action builds the dwelling place, but holiness, intention, and connection fill it with light. That is why every generation needs a Moshe Rabbeinu, a leader who infuses our mitzvos with inspiration, purity, and awareness of Hashem, transforming our actions from mere deeds into a living revelation of the Divine. לקו״ש ד

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