#543 - Parshat Matot-Masei - HaTikvah
The Meshech Chochma explains a striking detail regarding the establishment of the Arei Miklat.

The Meshech Chochma explains a striking detail regarding the establishment of the Arei Miklat.
There are a number of words with an extra Hei at the end. What's that all about?
Rav Mordechai HaKohen discusses Balak's realization regarding the Bnei Yisrael.
Why does the Torah teach us the importance and efficacy of Cheshbon HaNefesh in the context of war?
Korach and David HaMelech both refuse to be silent. What do they teach us?
The Meshech Chochma explains how Kalev attempted to counter the claims of the Meraglim.
Why does the Torah go out of its way to tells us that Aharon did what he was supposed to do?
The Ibn Ezra suggests something amazing about the Nazir.
Rav Yaacov Haber notes that Hashem did something specific when speaking to the nations of the world.
The HaKetav V'HaKabbala contrasts two different terms for an army.
Rav Pam elaborates on a brilliant observation of the Sefer HaChinuch.
Why does it feel as though sometimes Hashem isn't providing us with Divine protection?
Why does the Torah mention a reward for observing two specific prohibitions?
Rashi introduces the possibility of a Nega Tzaraat that is Tahor. How can that be and what might it teach us?
Rav Mordechai HaKohen recognizes something unusual during a famine.
Rav Moshe Feinstein asks why Moshe seemingly skipped a standard Halacha regarding Korbanot on the very first day of the use of the Mishkan.
The Baalei Tosfot explain Kriat Yam Suf differently than we may have understood. What does that teach us?
Rav Moshe Tzvi Neriyah finds the initial command to bring the Korban Pesach to be quite telling.
The Chatam Sofer notes discusses the significance of one word in the question of the wise son.
The Rambam brings an interesting source for Hiddur Mitzvah from our Parsha.
Rav Leibele Eiger explains why the Chatzer is unique relative to all the other parts of the Mishkan.
The Chatam Sofer shares an important approach to the work week.
Rav Moshe Feinstein asks where we find Betzalel being called to serve as lead architect of the Mishkan construction project.
Rav Asher Weiss explains an interesting Purim Minhag.
How do we understand the requirement of Tamid?
Rav Moshe Feinstein explains why, in many areas of our Avodat Hashem, we do not have intricate instructions as we do for the Mishkan.
The Daat Zikeinim M'Baalei HaTosfot offer a fascinating read of a Pasuk.
Rav Wolbe notes that Rashi introduces us to a novel approach to the concept of Kedusha.
Rav Aherele M'Belz shares a beautiful idea in the name of his brother to explain a cryptic Gemara.
Rabbeinu BaChaye notes that Moshe was very concerned about Pharaoh's astronomers leading up to Makkat Bechorot, but not the concern you may have expected.