The Rosh Yeshiva explains the secret that Shlomoh HaMelech (King Solomon) teaches us in Mishlei (Proverbs) 4:19-20 on how not to stumble with the wicked, and to do teshuvah (return/repent).
Receiving nevuah [prophecy] parallels receiving Torah — it all depends on how much the recipient is capable of receiving.
A Jew can reach the heights of Moshe Rabbeinu. This is stated in Tehillim 84:12: ‘He withholds no goodness from those who walk in b’tmimus.’
The Rosh Yeshiva discusses the Redemption and the coming of the Messiah in relation to the
Teshuvah of the Jewish people.
Why teshuva (repentance) is not a “mitzvah” but a reality in correcting our mistakes and in bringing
the Geulah (Redemption).
The Rosh Yeshiva discusses the prohibition on rejoicing when our enemies among the nations fall, such as with Israeli pager bombs.
The Rosh Yeshiva discusses the subject of Chalav Akum (Milk of Idolaters), beginning with the Mishnah on page 39b of Maseches Avodah Zarah and related sources.
HaShem created the Evil Inclination. He also created the antidote. To be saved from the power of the Evil Inclination, take the antidote!
This story shows us the value that Rabbi Yochannan attached to Torah. How could he sell everything he owned without any financial plan for his future?
