Parshat Vayikra
A call-up order - Parasha and its realization - Parashat Vayikra - 5783 Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - A call-up order
Parasha and its realization - Parashat Vayikra - 5783
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
For the speedy recovery of Boaz ben Carmela
This week it was published that the chief military attorney stated: the demonstrations against the legal reform "do not have a political tone and therefore...
Parshat Vayikra
A Calling Order Parsha and its fulfillment - Parshat Vayikra - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769 - A Calling Order
Parsha and its fulfillment - Parshat Vayikra - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769
The two Parashiyot, Vayikra & Tzav, that open the Sefer of Vayikra, deal with the laws of sacrifices. In contrast to the simplistic reading of the Parasha, it not only deals with the technical aspects of...
Parshat Vayikra
Divine calling to choose and be free Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald – The Parasha in our everyday life - Vayikra – 5781 - Divine calling to choose and be free
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald – The Parasha in our everyday life - Vayikra – 5781
A week of elections is upon us. For the fourth time in two years. One of the benefits of the Holy Shabbat is that it keeps us away for a day, from the electronic media and social netwo...
Parshat Vayikra
Sacrifices, Holiness and Wars The Parasha in our everyday life - Vayikra – Shabbat Zachor - 5782 Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - - Sacrifices, Holiness and Wars
The Parasha in our everyday life - Vayikra – Shabbat Zachor - 5782
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in
Days of war are also days of disrupted world orders and question marks. The war and the scenes of destruction and killing undermin...
Parshat Vayikra
The Dwelling of Peace Offerings - Parashat Hashavua - Shabbat Parashat Vayikra 5785 - Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald - The Dwelling of Peace Offerings
Parashat Hashavua - Shabbat Parashat Vayikra 5785
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
In prayer for the success and protection of IDF soldiers, that no harm shall befall them, for the healing of all the wounded, and the return of the hostages.
In memory of my dear br...
Parshat Vayikra
The willingness to sacrifice in the test of life The Parasha in the everyday life– Parashat Vayikra - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5780 - The willingness to sacrifice in the test of life
The Parasha in the everyday life– Parashat Vayikra - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5780
This Sabbath we’ll begin with the reading of the Book of Vayikra, which deals mainly with sacrifices: "Most of this book deals with the sacrifices and the people wh...
Parshat Vayikra
5784 Parshat Vayikra - Zachor - Shabbat Zachor - national remembrance day
and a study day of the roots of anti-Semitism and its consequences
Parshah and its realization - Parshat Vayikra - Zachor - and the war of the 'Iron Swords' 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
Dedicated to the IDF soldiers' success, to safeguard them...
Parshat Tzav
Education begins at home The Parasha in the everyday life - Parashat Tzav – Shabbat Hagadol - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5780 - Education begins at home
The Parasha in the everyday life - Parashat Tzav – Shabbat Hagadol - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5780
Shabbat Parshat Tzav this year is also 'Shabbat Hagadol' where we mark an important step in preparation for Passover. We seek to address the essence of Jewish 'education' t...
Parshat Tzav
Parshah and its implementation - Parashat Tzav 5784 - Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald - Parshah and its implementation - Parashat Tzav - and the war of the 'Iron Swords' 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
The need to illustrate the threats and dangers
Dedicated to the IDF soldiers' success, to safeguard them lest any harm come to them, to the healing of all the wounded and the retu...
Parshat Tzav
Proportionality of Chametz Matzah in our public lives Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald – The Parasha in our everyday life - Tzav - Pesach - 5781 - Proportionality of Chametz Matzah in our public lives
In memory of my dear brother, Sgt. Meir Shenvald, on the 26th anniversary of his falling
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald – The Parasha in our everyday life - Tzav - Pesach - 5781
The things before you, were written before the election results were a...
Parshat Tzav
The crisis and the third floor The Parasha in our everyday life - Tzav - 5782 Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - - The crisis and the third floor
The Parasha in our everyday life - Tzav - 5782
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in
One of the most important challenges in a time of crisis is to get life back on track as quickly and as much as possible. Life routine has the capaci...
Parshat Tzav
The fast way Parsha and its fulfillment - Parashat Tzav - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769 - The fast way
Parsha and its fulfillment - Parashat Tzav - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769
In the midst of the great joy at the construction of the Mishkan, a great tragedy is happening: The death of Nadav and Avihu, Aharon’s two sons. Nadav and Avihu were supreme saints who had never sinned in the...
Parshat Tzav
The story of the Exodus from Egypt 5783 – No one asks us - Parshah and its implementation - for Parshah Tzav - Shabbat HaGadol - 5783 Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald - The story of the Exodus from Egypt 5783 – No one asks us
Parshah and its implementation - for Parshah Tzav - Shabbat HaGadol - 5783
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
In memory of my dear brother Sergeant Meir Shenvald HY'D on his 28th Yahrzeit
Last week, another group of students from our Yeshiva...
Parshat Tzav
The Strategy of a Historical Revolution – From Slavery to Freedom - Shabbat Hagadol Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
Very often a historical revolution with far-reaching consequences takes place – by virtue of a previous, lesser event which paved the way for the great change. Genuine freedom is not granted on a silver platter! And not by virtue of one deed. Going from slave...
Parshat Tzav
We are looking forward to a big hour; let us not miss the opportunity - Parashat Hashavua – Parashat Tzav – Shabbat Hagadol – Pesach 5785 - Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald - “We are looking forward to a big hour”; let us not miss the opportunity.
Parashat Hashavua – Parashat Tzav – Shabbat Hagadol – Pesach 5785
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
With prayers for the success and protection of IDF soldiers, for the healing of the wounded, and the return of the hostages...
Parshat Shmini
Blessing for the preparations as a self-value The Parasha in our everyday life - Shmini - Parah - 5782 - Blessing for the preparations as a self-value
The Parasha in our everyday life - Shmini - Parah - 5782
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in
Who among the readers has already started with the multiple preparations for Passover in his home? And who among you has con...
Parshat Shmini
Decisive explosive point Parsha and its realization - Parashat Shemini - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769 - Decisive explosive point
Parsha and its realization - Parashat Shemini - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769
This year we will read Parashat Shemini on Shabbat Mevarchim the month of Nissan. The Parsha begins with the dedication of the Mishkan on the eighth day of the days of ordination, which falls o...
Parshat Shmini
Parasha and its realization - Parshat Shimini - HaChodesh 5784 - Building a future together - Building a future together
Parasha and its realization - Parshat Shimini - HaChodesh - and the war of the 'Iron Swords' 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
Dedicated to the IDF soldiers' success, to safeguard them lest any harm come to them, to the healing of all the wounded and the return of the...
Parshat Shmini
Remembrance and Independence, from bereavement to growth and from Holocaust to Revival Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - the Parasha in our everyday life – Parashat Shmini - Remembrance Day and Independence Day – 5781 - Remembrance and Independence, from bereavement to growth and from Holocaust to Revival
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - the Parasha in our everyday life – Parashat Shmini - Remembrance Day and Independence Day – 5781
In memory of Sgt. Meir Shenvald HY"D* and Lt. Harel Shrem HY"D - immortalized at the "M...
Parshat Shmini
The Journey of Independence and the Miracle of National Existence - Parashat Hashavua - Shabbat Parashat Shmini - Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut 5785 - Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald - The Journey of Independence and the Miracle of National Existence
Parashat Hashavua – Shabbat Parashat Shmini – Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut 5785
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
In salute to the heroism of the fallen, and in prayer for the success and safety of the IDF soldiers, that no harm s...
Parshat Tazriya
Healthy regeneration or illusion Parsha and its fulfillment - Parshat Tazria – Parashat HaChodesh - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769 - Healthy regeneration or illusion
Parsha and its fulfillment - Parshat Tazria – Parashat HaChodesh - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769
Parashat Tazria opens with the laws of a parturient woman and the renewal of life that comes into the world. The creation of a new world. This year's Shabbat Tazria i...
Parshat Tazriya
Managing time and processes The Parasha in our everyday life- Tazriya – Parashat HaHodesh - 5782 Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Managing time and processes
The Parasha in our everyday life- Tazriya – Parashat HaHodesh - 5782
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in
One of the hallmarks of our lives is the pursuit of time management & efficiency. Improving the efficiency of our life management...
Parshat Tazriya
The people demand media reform - Parshah and its realization - Parshat Tazria 5784 - The people demand media reform.
Parshah and its realization - Parshat Tazria - and the war of the 'Iron Swords' 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
Dedicated to the IDF soldiers' success, to safeguard them lest any harm come to them, to the healing of all the wounded and the return of the abducte...
Parshat Tazriya
The Strategy Preserving of Jewish Identity - Parshat Tazriya – Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
Our Parsha opens with the mitzvah of circumcision. "Speak to Bnei Israel and say to them: a woman who gives birth to a male…on the eighth day his foreskin must be circumcised." (Vayikra 12:2) Let us look into the ramifications of Brit Milah (circumcision) r...
Parshat Metzora
"Cleaning up our act" the day after Parsha and its fulfillment - Parashat Metzora – Shabat Hagadol - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769 - "Cleaning up our act" the day after
Parsha and its fulfillment - Parashat Metzora – Shabat Hagadol - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5769
Parashat Metzora is a continuation of Parshat Tazria. In Parashat Tazria, the Torah deals with the laws of giving birth and the diagnosis of leprosy, and in Parashat...
Parshat Metzora
The 'leper' who 'saw from there' - and Operation Defensive Shield The Parasha in our everyday life - Metzora - 5782 Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - The 'leper' who 'saw from there' - and Operation Defensive Shield
The Parasha in our everyday life - Metzora - 5782
In memory of my dear brother, Sgt. Meir Shenvald HY"D who fell on the 9th of Nisan 5755
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in
Human society is a ne...
Parshat Metzora
The story of the great victory in the exodus from Egypt- Parsha and its realization - Parshat Metzora - Shabat Ha-Gadol - 5784 - Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald - The story of the great victory in the exodus from Egypt
Parsha and its realization - Parshat Metzora - Shabat Ha-Gadol and the war of the 'Iron Swords' 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
In memory of my brother Sergeant Meir Shenvald HY”D, whose 29th Yahrzeit falls this week.
Dedicated to the...
Parshat Achari Mot
Acharei Mot - learning the right lessons Parsha and its Implementation - Acharei Mot - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5779 - Acharei Mot - Learning the Right Lessons
Parsha and its Implementation - Acharei Mot - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5779
Our Parasha begins with the priest's service in the Temple on Yom Kippur. It begins with the mention of a specific time: "after the death of the two sons of Aharon", apparently im...
Parshat Achari Mot
The Strategy of Choosing Life - Parshat Achrei Mot – Kedoshim Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
Parshat Acharei Mot begins with the "order of the service" of the Cohen Gadol in the Beit Mikdash on Yom Kippur, and the restrictions on entering Kodesh HaKodeshim (the Holy of Holies of the Temple). "And G-d said to Moshe, after the death of th...
Parshat Achari Mot
The week of holiness, heroism, and silence - Parsha and its realization - Parshat Acharei Mot - Heroism Week- Iron Swords 5784 Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald - The week of holiness, heroism, and silence
Parsha and its realization - Parshat Acharei Mot - Heroism Week- Iron Swords 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
Dedicated to the IDF soldiers' success, to safeguard them lest any harm come to them, to the healing of all the wounded and the return of the...
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A Kingdom of Priests and a Holy Nation – to us and the world The Parasha in our everyday life- Parashat Kedoshim – Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day - 5782 Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - A Kingdom of Priests and a Holy Nation – to us and the world
The Parasha in our everyday life- Parashat Kedoshim – Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day - 5782
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in
We are in the days of remembrance, times of...
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In Holiness Parsha and its Implementation - Kedoshim - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5779 - In Holiness
Parsha and its Implementation - Kedoshim - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5779
Parashat Kedoshim is usually read in the weeks when Holocaust Remembrance Day and the days of remembrance and Independence fall. The commandment of holiness that opens our Parsha contains a deep and contemporary...
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Sanctifying and thanksgiving days with a hint of joy - Parshah and its realization - Parshat Kedoshim - Memorial Day and Independence Day 5784 - Sanctifying and thanksgiving days with a hint of joy
Parshah and its realization - Parshat Kedoshim - Memorial Day and Independence Day - and the War of the 'Iron Swords' 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
Dedicated to the IDF soldiers' success, to safeguard them lest any harm come to them, to t...
Parshat Emor
'After the fire line' - the goals to continue Parasha and its implementation - for Parshat Emor - Lag B'Omer - 5783 Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald - 'After the fire line' - the goals to continue
Parasha and its implementation - for Parshat Emor - Lag B'Omer - 5783
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
The basic exercises that we were taught in 'individual military tactics', at the beginning of our training, were designed to inculcate in the soldier...
Parshat Emor
A Jewish state - Values that become a State Parsha and its Implementation - Emor - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5779 - A Jewish state - Values that become a State
Parsha and its Implementation - Emor - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5779
The counting of the Omer (Sfirat HaOmer), which connects Pesach to Shavuot, is also mentioned in the portion of the festivals: "
וּסְפַרְתֶּ֤ם לָכֶם֙ מִמָּחֳרַ֣ת הַשַּׁבָּ֔ת מִיּו...
Parshat Emor
Fundamental independence and the counting of the Omer - Parsha and its implementation - Parshat Emor - 5784 - Fundamental independence and the counting of the Omer
Parsha and its implementation - Parshat Emor - and the war of the 'Iron Swords' 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
Dedicated to the IDF soldiers' success, to safeguard them lest any harm come to them, to the healing of all the wounded and the...
Parshat Emor
Shabbat and Festival; renewal or fixation Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald – The Parasha in our everyday life - Emor – 5781 - Shabbat and Festival; renewal or fixation
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald – The Parasha in our everyday life - Emor – 5781
How much thought and effort do we invest in establishing systems and mechanisms that will successfully and efficiently realize the important goals we want to achieve. The secret to s...
Parshat Emor
The controversy with the Sadducees - not what you thought Parasha in the everyday Life - Parashat Emor - Lag Ba'omer - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5780 - The controversy with the Sadducees - not what you thought
Parasha in the everyday Life - Parashat Emor - Lag Ba'omer - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5780
This Shabbat we will read Parashat Emor, and on Tuesday it will be Lag Ba'Omer. It is well-known that the timing of the sacrifice of the Omer and t...
Parshat Emor
The gift of the land and the Priests in its war The Parasha in our everyday life - Parshat Emor 5782 Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in - The gift of the land and the Priests in its war
The Parasha in our everyday life - Parshat Emor 5782
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in
The period of time between Pesach and Atzeret includes special days to commemorate events from the distant and more recent pas...
Parshat Emor
The Strategy of Cyclical Maintenance of Spiritual Power - Parshat Emor – Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
At the heart of our parsha, parshat Emor, is "parshat HaMo'adim" (times, seasons) which elaborates on the holidays. "And G-d said to Moshe, speak to Bnei Israel and say to them, these are G-d's times which you will call holy times, these are My times." (Vayikr...
Parshat Emor
5768 - Rabbi Shenvald - Parshat Emor - The Strategy of Cyclical Maintenance of Spiritual Power
Parshat Emor – Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
At the heart of our parsha, parshat Emor, is "Parshat HaMo'adim" (times, seasons) which elaborates on the holidays. "And G-d said to Moshe, speak to Bnei Israel and say to them, these are G-d's times...
Parshat Behar
A Welfare State or a Free Economy Parsha and its Implementation - BeHar - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald – 5779 - A Welfare State or a free economy
Parsha and its Implementation - BeHar - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald – 5779
In Parashat Behar there is a concentration of mitzvot that reflect a balanced socioeconomic perception of the Torah. It begins with the commandment of "Shmita", which requires to stop the work...
Parshat Behar
he Emunah – Based Strategy for Long-Term Management of our National Land Resources - Parshat Behar – Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
Parshat Behar opens with the mitzvah of Shemittah: "When you will come to the land which I am giving you, the land will rest a sabbatical (year) to G-d." (Vayikra 25:2) And the parsha continues with the mitzvah of the Yovel: "And you will sanctify the fiftiet...
Parshat Behar
The Emunah – Based Strategy for Long-Term Management of our National Land ResourcesT - Parshat Behar – Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
Parshat Behar opens with the mitzvah of Shemittah: "When you will come to the land which I am giving you, the land will rest a sabbatical (year) to G-d." (Vayikra 25:2) And the parsha continues with the mitzvah of the Yovel: "And you will sanctify the fiftiet...
Parshat Behar
The struggle for the Land of Israel between conceptions and values- Parashah and its implementation - Parashat Behar 5784 - The struggle for the Land of Israel between conceptions and values
Parashah and its implementation - Parashat Behar - and the war of the 'Iron Swords' 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
Dedicated to the IDF soldiers' success, to safeguard them lest any harm come to them, to the healing of all th...
Parshat Behar
True leadership above and below the surface The Parasha in our everyday life - Parashat Behar - Lag B'Omer 5782 Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - True leadership above and below the surface
The Parasha in our everyday life - Parashat Behar - Lag B'Omer 5782
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in
Many times, I have been asked to lecture at officers' courses to cadets on "Leadership in the Light of Jewish Sourc...
Parshat Bechukotai
Shavuot - The Strategy of a Learning Nation
Shavuot – Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
The Festival of Shavuot is "The Time of the Giving of our Torah." The Revelation at Mount Sinai was a formative event where the Torah was given, with all of its 613 mitzvot, to all of Am Israel, as one entity and not as individua...
Parshat Bechukotai
The Emunah-Based Strategy For Coping With Crises And With Denial - Parshat Bechukotai-Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald
Parshat Bechukotai concludes the book of Vayikra. The parsha opens with the covenant between Am Israel and G-d, and describes the blessing that will result from keeping the covenant, and the "curse"- the calamity that, G-d forbid, will come in the wake of...
Parshat Bechukotai
The end result or the investment The Parasha in our everyday life – Parashat Bechukotay 5782 Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - The end result or the investment
The Parasha in our everyday life – Parashat Bechukotay 5782
Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - Rosh Yeshivat Hesder 'Meir Harel' Modi'in
How many times have you heard, in different contexts, "the end results, outcomes, etc." This is the most important measure to be exami...
Parshat Bechukotai
Tradition and innovation Parsha and its Implementation - Parashat Bechukotai - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5779 - Tradition and innovation
Parsha and its Implementation - Parashat Bechukotai - Rabbi Eliezer Shenvald - 5779
One of the blessings at the beginning of the Parsha "If you follow My laws" is about the abundance of crops that will arise from the field as wages for the fulfillment of the Torah and th...
Parshat Bechukotai
With faith and spirit, we shall win - Parshah and its implementation - Parshat Behukotay 5784 - Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald - With faith and spirit, we shall win
Parshah and its implementation - Parshat Behukotay- and the Iron Swords War 5784
Rabbi Eliezer Haim Shenvald
Dedicated to the IDF soldiers' success, to safeguard them lest any harm come to them, to the healing of all the wounded and the return of the abducte...