Category Archives: Yitz Grossman

Located by Yitz Grossman. Moses’ father-in-law Yisro, sheik of Midian, heard about all that G-d had done for Moses and His people Israel when He brought Israel out of Egypt (Shemos 18:1) What did Yisro hear about that made him come? … Continue reading →

Located by Yitz Grossman. You shall not take the Name of Hashem, your G-d, in vain. (20:7) The Talmud Shavuos 39a relates that when Hashem said the words of Lo sissa, “You shall not take the Name of Hashem, your G-d, … Continue reading →

Located by Yitz Grossman. The mountain represents a sphere of holiness that is beyond the reach of the average person. To penetrate this boundary is intensely dangerous to the welfare of the individual. The Chafetz Chaim, zl, derives an important … Continue reading →

Located by Yitz Grossman. The Talmud Sanhedrin 94 notes that it was embarrassing for Moshe Rabbeinu and 600,000 Jews that Yisro was the first one to bless Hashem for saving them. This reality comprises a powerful critique of the Jewish … Continue reading →

Located by Yitz Grossman. King Shlomo said, “The heart knows its own bitterness, and in its happiness a stranger cannot participate.(3) G-d said, “My sons were enslaved working with clay and bricks, and Yisro was sitting in his home in … Continue reading →

Located by Yitz Grossman. According to Chassidut Breslov, “The New Year of the Trees – Tu be’Shevat” is the day where Jews have the power to rectify the sin of Adam HaRishon. How ? By showing the proper Kavanah while … Continue reading →

Provided by Yitz Grossman. The commentators are puzzled by the fact that when Hashem revealed His plan for the Jewish people, He immediately told Moshe of their destiny in Eretz Yisrael, but at the same time instructed Moshe to ask … Continue reading →

Located by Yitz Grossman. As Klal Yisrael stood at the banks of the Red Sea, the people, filled with overwhelming fear, began to cry. They raised their voices in prayer, entreating Hashem to spare them. Moshe Rabbeinu quieted them with … Continue reading →

Located by Yitz Grossman. Prior to the Exodus, Hashem caused the Jews to find favor in the eyes of the Egyptians. The immediate reason for this was so that the Egyptians would readily offer their vessels of gold and silver … Continue reading →

A famous and popular teaching by the Kotzker Rebbe (Rabbi Menachem Mendel Morgensztern, 1787 – 1859) as found by Yitz Grossman:  “Hashem said to Moshe: COME (BO) to Pharaoh …” Why is G – d telling Moshe to COME to … Continue reading →