A teaching of Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev, from Kedushas Levi, Parshat Terumah (1). There are three loves in this world. The first is love for what is forbidden (may the Merciful One save us!). The second is love for something … Continue reading → . Read More »

A teaching by Zeev Wolf of Zhitomir, from Or HaMeir, Parshat Beshalach. וַתִּקַּח מִרְיָם הַנְּבִיאָה אֲחוֹת אַהֲרֹן אֶת הַתֹּף בְּיָדָהּ וַתֵּצֶאןָ כָל הַנָּשִׁים אַחֲרֶיהָ בְּתֻפִּים וּבִמְחֹלֹת Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took the timbrel in her hand, … Continue reading → . Read More »

A teaching on the Crossing of the Red Sea, from Kalonymus Kalman HaLevi Epstein, Maor VeShemesh, Parshat Beshalach וַתִּקַּח מִרְיָם הַנְּבִיאָה אֲחוֹת אַהֲרֹן אֶת הַתֹּף בְּיָדָהּ וַתֵּצֶאןָ כָל הַנָּשִׁים אַחֲרֶיהָ בְּתֻפִּים וּבִמְחֹלֹת: וַתַּעַן לָהֶם מִרְיָם שִׁירוּ לַי־הֹוָ־ה כִּי גָאֹה גָּאָה סוּס … Continue reading → . Read More »

“Moses,” by Marc Chagall From Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev, Kedushas Levi , Parshat Vaera . And G!d [Elohim] said to Moses, I am the L!RD [YHVH]. Read More »

“Pharaoh’s Daughter and Moses,” by Marc Chagall A teaching by Uziel Meizlish, from Tiferet Uziel , Parshat Shemot . She named him Moses, saying, “For from the water I drew him.” וַתִּקְרָא שְׁמוֹ מֹשֶׁה וַתֹּאמֶר כִּי מִן הַמַּיִם מְשִׁיתִהוּ Exodus 2: 10 This is a hint that Moses was a reincarnation of Noah. Read More »

“Jacob’s Departure for Egypt” by Marc Chagall A teaching from Dov Baer, the Maggid of Mezritch, from Or Torah , Parshat Shemot . These are the names of the Children of Israel who came to Egypt…each man and his house came. Read More »

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Ahavah sculpture by Robert Indiana A teaching on the Song of Songs, from Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev, Kedushas Levi, Shir HaShirim Kiss me with the kisses of your mouth… ישקני מנשיקות פיהו Song of Songs 1: 2 As is known, G!d had the intent of creating our souls even before the Creation of the world (1). Read More »

וַיִּגַּשׁ אֵלָיו יְהוּדָה וַיֹּאמֶר בִּי אֲדֹנִי Judah approached him and said, “Please, my lord…” Genesis 44: 18 Judah means “praise” and “thanksgiving” (1), and this verse teaches us that when we approach G!d with our praise and thanksgiving, then G!d manifests Himself in us, as a person putting on a garment, for saying can also mean “dressing. Read More »

Marc Chagall’s “Tribe of Judah” A teaching of Dov Baer, the Maggid of Mezeritch, from Or Torah, Parshat Vayigash. Read More »

“Joseph and Potiphar’s Wife,” by Marc Chagall Two related teachings from Uziel Meizlish, Tiferet Uziel, Parshat Vayeishev . Read More »

Marc Chagall, “The Heavens Take Pity on Jacob”   From Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev, Kedushas Levi, Parshat Vayetzei . Read More »

Chagall’s “Jacob’s Ladder” Uziel Meizlish, Tiferet Uziel, Parshat Vayetzei .  וַיַּחֲלֹם וְהִנֵּה סֻלָּם מֻצָּב אַרְצָה וְרֹאשׁוֹ מַגִּיעַ הַשָּׁמָיְמָה וְהִנֵּה מַלְאֲכֵי אֱ־לֹהִים עֹלִים וְיֹרְדִים בּוֹ And he dreamed, and behold! a ladder set up Read More »

Marc Chagall’s “The Praying Jew” From Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev, Kedushas Levi, Parshat Chayei Sarah Isaac went out to converse (1) in the field towards evening… Genesis 24: 63 My master and teacher Dov Baer of Mezeritch explained this verse to Read More »

Marc Chagall’s “Abraham and Three Angels” From Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev, Kedushas Levi , Parshat Vayera . And the L!RD appeared to him… וירא אליו י.ה.ו.ה Genesis 18: 1 Why does the verse not mention Abraham by name? (1) The Creator pours out divine abundance upon creation. Read More »

“Noah and the Angel” by Marc Chagall A teaching from Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev, from Kedushas Levi, Parshat Noah. These are the offspring of Noah: Noah…   אֵלֶּה תּוֹלְדֹת נֹחַ נֹחַ Genesis 6: 9 The joy that the righteous feel when they do the Creator’s command comes from knowing that the Creator feels joy in their doing it. Read More »

Marc Chagall’s “Mother and Child” From Menahem Nahum of Chernobyl, Meor Einayim, Parshat Ha’azinu . When a calf or lamb or goat is born, it must be left with its mother for seven days. From the eighth day on, it will be acceptable as a fire offering to the L!RD. Read More »

Marc Chagall’s “The Feast of the Tabernacles” A teaching on the mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah from Menahem Mendel of Kotzk, Ohel Torah , Lechag sukkot . Rabbi Abba bar Zabda said in the name of Rav that a person in discomfort is exempt from the mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah (1). Read More »

From Menorat Zahav, Parshat Ha’azinu . When I call out the L!RD’s name, give glory to our G!d. Deuteronomy 32: 3 In the book of Isaiah it is written, “I am first and I am last” (1). Read More »

A teaching on tzedakah by Menahem Nahum of Chernobyl, from Yismach Lev on Masechet Shabbat . Rabban Gamliel bar Rebbi taught: “The Torah tells us G!d will bestow upon you compassion and show compassion to you and multiply you . Read More »