Likkutei Sichos vol. 23

Understanding Rashi’s commentary on the participation of the tribal leaders in counting the nation. A lesson on how each of us has unique qualities, and how that's what makes our nation whole.

Each of us has unique qualities and that is what makes our nation whole—as illustrated in the tribal leaders’ role in the greater community.

Rashi offers insight into how Aharon’s sons are considered Moshe’s children. Discover the power of teaching, how you become someone's spiritual parent.

Why don't we all write our own Torah scrolls as mandated by the Torah?

Do we have to eat cheesecake on Shavuos? A spiritually surprising perspective.

Combining the individual’s unique contribution and the value in being part of the greater collective—to reach the incredibly unique nature of Jewish unity as illustrated in the inaugural offerings of the leaders of the twelve tribes.

Rashi tells us that the Torah’s narrative regarding the Pesach offering observed in the desert the year following the Exodus, does not follow chronological order. Learn how the reason behind this chronology change, which is the negative aspersion the narrative casts on our people, teaches us the need to beseech G-d for what is important to us.

Reconciling how the spies were sent by Moshe, yet not commanded by Hashem and how men of such greatness made such a grave mistake, offers a lesson in balancing faith and understanding.

Understanding Moshe's unusual argument to save the Jews after the sin of the Spies.

Korach is swallowed alive. His colleagues are miraculously burned. Yet, it's the miracle of Aharon's staff that illustrates his uniqueness.

How is it possible that the parsha is called Balak, the name of a wicked gentile? To understand this, we first explore the Torah referencing names of specific forms of idolatry.

What happens to the non-Jewish nations when Moshiach comes?

The teaching of the Baal Shem Tov on Hashgachah Pratis gave the Friediker Rebbe the strength to overcome the hardships of his imprisonment. A new understanding in how to appreciate the toughest times.

Examine how Rashi interprets the inquiry of the daughters of Tzlafchad that appears to be directed also to others in the presence of Moshe—in contrast to his interpretation in the narrative of Pesach Sheni. On a deeper level, Rashi shares two fascinating perspectives on what we contribute to Torah.