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Before and After

Before and After | Imrei Mordechai Vol. 2 | HaRav Mordechai Goldstein, ztz”l

Explore the transformative journey of growth and redemption with the concept of ‘Before and After.’ This chapter of Imrei Mordechai reflects on how, even after mistakes, we have the power to change, grow, and move towards a better future. Learn how the process of repair and improvement mirrors the cycles of life, much like a young tree growing from a sapling to a strong, flourishing tree.

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The Privilege and Responsibility of Bearing Hashem’s Name | Mussar Shmooze | Parashas Emor | Rabbi Yitzchak Goldstein Shlit"a

The Privilege and Responsibility of Bearing Hashem’s Name

The Rosh Yeshiva discusses the prohibition in Parashas Emor that prohibits a kohein (priest), a son of Aharon (Aaron), with a physical defect from making offerings to HaShem in the Temple, together with related ideas about the importance of those who are associated with HaShem’s Torah presenting themselves well.

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Why the Torah Speaks About Tzara'as in the Place That it Does | Rabbi Yitzchak Goldstein

Why the Torah Speaks About Tzara’as in the Place That it Does

The Rosh Yeshiva discusses and explains a Daas Zekeinim on the significance of the location of the parashiyos (Torah portions) on Tzara’as (“leprosy”) in the Torah, between mentions of the sons of Aharon (“Aaron”) HaKohein (the High Priest)—a serious warning about pride and looking down on others.

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