The holiness of Shabbos is so intense that great care must be taken not to waste it - and the Chafetz Chaim was a case in point. And what lesson about this phenomenal seventh day does its juxtaposition with the Mishkan teach? Along with an interesting lesson about keeping away from machlokes on that day.
Every law Moshe gave over was to the entire nation. So why do we specifically mention the fact that over here all of B'nei Yisrael were gathered? Hear a beautiful answer about appreciating all the stripes of people within the Jewish nation. Find out how the women who were strong enough to avoid sin contrasted with the men who did in donating to the Mishkan.
Which five things were missing from the second Temple as hinted to in the Mishkan? And what was Moshe expected to do with the extra donations he was given to build it? Along with a few great vorts on the half shekel that relate to Haman and giving tzedakah.
Rabbi Rosenblum asks why was it necessary to bring a Korban for an accidental aveira? Hear how the seemingly dry subject of Korbanos has a treasure of usable hidden meaning in them. Hear also a new explanation on the small alef at the beginning of the parsha, and much, much more.
How does the Korban Olah teach us that all haughty people will eventually be brought down? Why are we so bitter toward Amalek - we see that so many other nations have attacked us as well. And what is the best method to fight our enemies
Rabbi Rosenblum teaches a fundamental concept on inspiration, and making sure it doesn't dissipate before we have a chance to really do something with it. Also discussed - how we can bring Mashiach, and fix the flaws of the world.
How could the medrash possibly say that Nadav and Avihu were greater than Moshe and Aharon if it lists sins they committed? Rabbi Rosenblum points out the aspect in which these holy sons of Aharon failed to see things in the correct perspective, and how this lead to their actions, and subsequent death.
Why was it so important for the mishkan to demonstrate how terrible hatred for fellow Jews is? How did Aharon's need for two korbanos as atonement show the gravity of presenting a negative example to others? Along with an important explanation of how eating can either serve to keep the whole Torah, or bring one's level far below what it should be.
Why is a woman who gave birth required to bring a sacrifice afterward? Many think the idea of leprosy and quarantine of the leper are health measures. Rabbi Samson Rafael Hirsch proves that this can't be further from the truth. It's so easy to speak negatively about others - how does the metzora show the great effort it takes to rectify the damage?
The comparison between lason hara and the three cardinal sins seems to be an exaggeration. Rabbi Rosenblum paints the frightening scene that takes place in Heaven as we speak negatively, bringing home the gravity of that seemingly simple transgression. He goes on to discuss the motivations behind lashon hara, finding hints to them in the verses regarding the metzora.