As Heard from Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“A day of Teruah.” (29:1)
The vast significance of the day is given no mention in the Written Torah, and it was taught to Moshe as part of the Oral Torah. Such conspicuous instances where the written words cry out for some explanation were [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“Take for you Yehoshua ben Nun, a man in whom there is spirit.” (27:8)
Here the word Ruach (spirit) denotes character traits and righteous wisdom. “A spirit of jealousy,” (Bamidbar 5:14) “a spirit of wisdom,” (Devarim 34:9) “of sorrowful spirit.” (I Shemuel 1:15) Thus the [Read more...]

As Heard From Rabbi Avigdor Miller ZT”L
“My (Hashem’s) Bread.” (28:2)
HaRambam (More’ Nevuchim) devotes many chapters to explain away all expressions which might imply corporeality (physicality) to Hashem. Thus, the “eyes of Hashem,” the “hand of Hashem,” “Hashem came down,” “Hashem rejoices,” and numerous other examples which attribute physical properties to [Read more...]