Balak – Ma Toivu

A fascinating discourse on the many dimensions of Tshuvah. First the Tshuvah called “turning from evil” the intent is to remove all the barriers that separate between our soul and G-d. Once the obstructions have been removed we can move on to a higher Tshuvah called “do good” the objective here is to connect the soul to the transcendental dimension of divinity this is accomplished through Mitzvah observance. Then we move to the highest level of Tshuvah called “seek peace” a state of ultimate fusion with the divine essence this is achieved through Torah study.

Chukas – Va’Yikchu Elechah Parah Aduma

Exploring the mystery of the red heifer. To eliminate death we need to eliminate evil which is accomplished through cutting off its original power supply. The spiritual origins of the red heifer is connected to the last stage of divine transmission before it descends into the realms of evil to give them life. Through this amazing process that the Torah describes of burning the red heifer we assure that the flow of G-dly energy remains channeled toward holiness. Evil’s power supply is then permanently halted and the evil itself is fully eliminated.