As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“Any man, if his wife turns aside and commits a trespass against him.” (5:12)
The extremely grave sin of adultery, for which the death penalty is inflicted, is condemned and stigmatized by the accusation of a trespass of disloyalty to her husband. Indeed, Hashem inflicts [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And I, behold have taken the Levites.” (3:12)
A remarkable lesson is provided by this episode. The family of Levi was singled out as a penalty for their wrathfulness when they imperiled Jacob and his sons by taking heavy vengeance for the dishonor [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And all the Maaser” (27:30)
The Torah laws of giving or separating Maaser (tithe) are demonstrations that all things come from the Creator to us, so that we learn that it is not, that we give to Him one tenth, but it is He that [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And you shall proclaim on this self-same day, a holy convocation it should be to you.” 23:21
Here, we see a most unexpected phenomenon: the Giving of the Torah is not mentioned.
The day is called “the Festival of Reaping” (Shemot 23:16) and “the day of [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“You shall be holy for I Hashem Your G-d am holy.” 19:2
Fundamentally this means: “Think as I Think.” The most important part of the personality is the mind. Therefore we can most effectively emulate the holiness of Hashem by means of emulating His thoughts. [Read more...]

Perke Avot
As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“Rabbi Yossi says: …and let all your deeds be for the sake of Heaven.” (Abot 2:12)
Rabbi Yossi was one of the five greatest disciples of Rabban Yohanan ben Zakai. He was a Cohen and was noted to be a “Haseed,” who served Hashem [Read more...]

Rosh Chodesh Nissan
As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“You shall observe the month of Springtime (aviv) and perform the Pesach offering for Hashem, your G-d, for in the month of Springtime Hashem your G-d, took you out of Egypt at night.” (Devarim 16:1)
Now I am going to tell you [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“See, Hashem has called by name, Beztalel…” (35:30)
What is the Torah telling us by using the word “Reu,” See? The Torah wants to stress the importance of acquiring a Good Name. It is not enough to have good qualities and deeds, you must also [Read more...]

As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“And by what then will it be known that I have found favor in Your eyes?” (33:16)
Moshe Rabenu was the greatest man to ever walk the face of this earth. His greatness was dependent on the piety of Bnei Yisrael. When the sin of [Read more...]

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...]