As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
Shabbat Zachor
“Remember that which Amalek did to you on the way when you went forth from Egypt.” (Devarim 25:17)
After the downfall of Egypt, the Israelites felt secure and became somewhat self-reliant. This great generation certainly did not forget their Father and King, yet [Read more...]

As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
Rosh Chodesh Adar, Tov.
“When Adar enters joy is increased.”
In order to increase our simcha and pleasure in life we must examine the joys that are already in our possession. The gift of being able to see all of the wonderful and splendorous creations which [Read more...]

As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.” (21:24)
This is the expression by Hashem of the guilt of the assailant. Although it actually means “the payment of an eye (in money) for an eye” yet this stern expression teaches that Hashem considers [Read more...]

As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And G-d spoke.” (20:1)
Before we begin the study of Hashem’s words, it is essential to understand the principle set forth by RaMBAN.
“The 613 commandments are actually 613 general principles.” This very important statement declares that not only are the precepts applicable to the cases [Read more...]

Shabbat Shira
As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
The Song of the Sea is read from the Torah every year when the weekly Perashah is read, and it is read on the seventh day of Pesach, and it is recited daily in our prayers; and so it shall be until forever. [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And I shall smite every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from man to beast.” (12:12)
This was a demonstration of Israel’s distinction as the first-born of Hashem. (4:22) This principle of Israel’s distinction is so important that it merited the destruction of a [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“In order that you should know that I Hashem am in the midst of the world.” ‘Bekerev Haaretz’ (8:18)
Here we learn the purpose of all of the miracles, not only in Egypt but throughout history. The open demonstrations of Hashem’s presence come to [Read more...]

As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And their outcry went up to G-d from the work.” (2:21)
The purpose for which Hashem had caused Egypt to burden Israel with such intolerable labor was to bring about this outcry. The outcry to Hashem is the great achievement of Mankind. Whether crying [Read more...]

As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And he (Yaacob Avinu) kissed them (Efraim & Menashe) and he embraced them.” (48:10)
The love of one’s children is expressed by the love of the children’s children. Especially when the children’s children are young, the parent experiences a repetition of the love that he [Read more...]

As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
Shabbat Chanukah
“The cornerstone which was despised by the builders, became the top (exalted) of the edifice.” (Tehillim 118:22)
This week we say the complete ‘Hallel’ for the full eight days of Chanukah. David Hamelech included this principle in the wealth of thoughts of praise, [Read more...]