Yitro 2025

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron This painting clearly exhibits the Giving of the Torah described in this parsha. The eagles describe the verse mentioned here in the verse “and I shall carry you on the wings of eagles and bring you to Me.” The pyramid seen here has seven Hasidim blowing … Read more

Beshalach 2025

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron We find that the life of Moshe Rabeinu, the leader of Israel in the Exodus, has parallels to the story of the Nation of Israel on a grander scale. For example, Moshe Rabeinu was drawn from the waters as a baby and also Israel were drawn … Read more

Vaera 2025

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron This painting depicts the four terms of redemption mentioned in this parsha, which also correspond to the four cups of wine we drink on Seder Night. At the center of the painting we see a pyramid with Pharaoh along with an idol of a ram, known … Read more

Shemot 2025

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron   This parsha depicts the process of redemption from the ensnarement of evil perpetrated by the Egyptians. Moshe Rabeinu rose to leadership and was chosen by Hashem to take Israel out of Egypt. We should note that Moshe Rabeinu was from the tribe of Levi, who … Read more

Vayechi 2025

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron In this painting we see a man emerging from a rose, amidst verses that express the confidence in Hashem without fear. These verses are commonly mentioned in the context of Havdalah when a candle is also lit. Indeed, we see that the man is holding a … Read more

Vayigash 2024

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron This parsha’s haftora discusses the enjoinment of the trees of Judah and Efraim together, signifying the unification of the kingdom of Israel after it was severed throughout history between the kingdom of Judah and the kingdom of Israel. This matter is hinted in the parsha as … Read more

Mikeitz 2024

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron Parshat Miketz, the parsha where the dreams of Yosef are realized coincides every year with Hanuka. Hanuka as well is the story of the realization of dreams: the dream of the Macabees to defeat the Greek empire and renew the Temple in purity, at its inception … Read more

Vayishlach 2024

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron When examining this painting it seems that there are a number of deep connections made according to the Kabbalah. At the center of the painting we see a large Bet, amongst waters and a black abyss. This seems to hint to the the large Bet in … Read more

Vayetzei 2024

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron This painting, centered on the Temple, reminds us of the Temple Mount where Yakov slept and had the dream of the angels ascending a ladder to Heaven, as mentioned in this parsha. Actually, our Sages say that Yakov was the first to call the Temple Mount … Read more

Chayei Sarah 2024

Caves of Machpelah

בס”ד By Rabbi Moshe Goodman, Kollel Ohr Shlomo, Hebron This painting’s bottom makes a connection between Hebron and the Kotel in Jerusalem seen one over the other. This seems to reflect the teaching of the Arizal that King David ruled in Hebron before Jerusalem as a method of raising the power of the Holy Presence … Read more

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