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Rabbi Fuchs learned in Yeshivas Toras Moshe, where he became a close talmid of Rav Michel Shurkin, shlit”a. While he was there he received semicha from Rav Zalman Nechemia Goldberg, shlit”a. He then learned in Mirrer Yeshiva in Brooklyn, and became a close talmid of Rav Shmuel Berenbaum, zt”l. Rabbi Fuchs received semicha from the Mirrer Yeshiva as well. After Rav Shmuel’s petira Rabbi Fuchs learned in Bais Hatalmud Kollel for six years. He is currently a Shoel Umaishiv in Yeshivas Beis Meir in Lakewood, and a Torah editor and weekly columnist at The Jewish Press.
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In a world characterized by rapid change, Rav Matisyahu Salomon remains a steadfast beacon of tradition, guiding with wisdom, love and an unwavering commitment to the values that have sustained us throughout history.
The pasuk implies that only after Hashem extends his rachamim to this person and he is able to remain a compassionate person, will Hashem have rachmanus on him.
By using the materialistic aspects of this world properly and for the right things we have the ability to elevate them into spiritual items.
Whenever a physical war is fought on earth, a spiritual war takes place simultaneously between the respective sarim of the earthly combatants.
Bitachon brings one to happiness. They understood that this was a sign from Hashem that He was with them and that He would save them from this gezeirah.
The Gemara answers that when Hashem sees how much the nations of the world make the Yidden suffer two tears (kaviyachol) come down from Shamayim into the yam hagadol causing earthquakes and tsunamis.
Yishmael is destined to bring Klal Yisrael to the ultimate level of tefillah. This is going to happen before the geula can come.
His father looked up to Shamayim and said Father in Heaven isn’t this the story of history – You hid Yourself so that we could search for You, but You hid Yourself too well that many people stop searching.
There are messages that we are intended to take from any and every tragedy. The Gemara in Yevamos 63a says that purpose of any tragedy, even when it has nothing to do with Jews, is ultimately for the Jews to take a lesson and better themselves.
Chanukah can inspire us to be dorash the Mikdash. It demonstrates to us how dear our avodah is to Hashem.
In order for us to receive anything from Hashem we must first call out to Him with the realization that He is the only one who can give it to us.
What about the akeida was so unique, when throughout the generations thousands of Jews have given their lives for Kiddush Hashem?
How do we prevent ourselves from being sucked into this low lifestyle that the nations of the world have gotten themselves into?
The shofar blast is intended to wake them up and remember their Creator. The shofar can allow us to understand that Hashem is our melech.
The Gemara in Rosh Hashanah 16a says that Hashem says that we should recite before Him pesukim of malchuyos shofros and zichronos in order that we will accept His malchus.
In this week’s parsha we learn of the contemptible situation of an ihr hanedachas, a city where all of the inhabitants worship idols, Rachmana litzlan.
Many people are not reaching their fullest potential in learning, davening, and avodas Hashem in general. Many people lack motivation and are often in dire need of a spiritual uplifting, but do not know where to get it.
Why are these necessary components that must take place before Mashiach can come?
We are approaching the period of the year that has been previously doomed for disaster. But this does not have to continue.
Hashem promises and does not immediately fulfill them. Only once a person has bitachon is he deserving of the fulfillment of the promises.
There is nothing wrong with going to Meron, and davening by kivrei tzadikim, and surely by the Tannah Rabi Shimon bar Yochai. But there is a special power that all beginnings have.
If one made early Shabbos and postponed beginning the meal until after nightfall, he would be obligated to recite Shema prior to eating.
In order to nullify one’s acceptance of Shabbos we must weigh all of the affects it will have and determine whether it is beneficial for him.
Rav Yeruchum continues to say that before the geula, Hashem will take away anything that anyone could possibly think of relying on. This is in order for us to realize that the only thing that we can rely on is Hashem.
Yes, in recent months many people have received large sums of money from various government programs and it seems that this may continue for some time. But how long can this last?
In order to properly daven for the geula, one must first notice the magnitude of the situation.
For the past number of decades there has been much religious tolerance and Jews have been able to serve their religion without fear, for the most part.
We must realize how much we are lacking in our lives as a result of not having the Bais HaMikdash.
It’s not simply that there is no room for such questions, rather we would be fools not to stop and think about why He chose this outcome.
Even though many were unaware of his efforts, behind the scenes, Rav Dovid’s powerful halachic rulings led our generation in the most difficult halachic issues.
Speaking specifically to the Jewish community, the undeniable fact is, the current president has done more for our people and Israel than any other United States President.
By us learning Torah, the world will see that there is a Hashem and that He is righteous.
At some point in the last half a year, everyone has had something in their lives changed. The most important thing to know about these changes is that they were orchestrated by Hashem personally.
We truly are a generation that loves the Torah. The level of the average person in Klal Yisrael today is greater that it has been in a very long time.
The organizers of these protests, which quickly turn to violent riots, undoubtably seek anarchy, as they openly state.
Hashem arranged that people should rely on human malchus in order for us to understand in human terms what malchus is all about, and subsequently develop the ability to appreciate His divine malchus.
The Jews told Yirmiyahu that they understood that they had to do teshuvah, but they did not believe that a churban was imminent.
Are we really yearning for the geula? Do we daven for it like we daven for other things we feel we need?
Needless to say, everyone should be cautious and take common sense necessary precautions.
It is hard to believe that only 75 years ago, not hundreds or more, a Jew could not find a place. It was us they all did abhor.
The election results were not intended to go this way, according to the natural course of political science.
It is not sufficient to simply learn the Torah, part of the mitzvah is knowing and understanding where the Torah comes from.
Hashem created things for enjoyment to show that He loves us.
This school opens up new safety concerns for residents, as well as spiritual concerns.
Hashem wanted us to “seize the moment” and remember how we felt when we left slavery, in order to enable us to set our slaves free later on.
If a person would sense that he is a noble dignified person, it would help him avoid falling prey to the yetzer hara.
If we are dealing with the end of days and the knowledge of Hashem is abundantly clear to all, how could each nation think of deceiving Hashem?
It is only prohibited to dwell in Mitzrayim while it is under non-Jewish rule. The reason for this is because the actions of the people of Mitzrayim were the most immoral, and thus the Torah did not want individuals to dwell there under their influence.
How ironic it is then that so many people call this great president, president Trump, an anti-Semite! Why is that so?
While it may be that these people pose some level of a threat to us, the vast majority of attacks have not been carried out by White Nationalists.
Why was Avraham’s name completely changed and Yaakov’s merely added on to?
We learn in this week’s parsha that when Leah realized that she was going to have her seventh son, and her sister Rachel would then only be able to have one of the Shevatim, she davened that her fetus be changed to a girl.
If we treat the mitzvos with respect, we will be awarded the maximum reward for them.
The two explanations from Rashi seem to contradict one another. In this week’s parshah he says that Avraham could take the land as its rightful owner, and in parshas Lech Lecha he said that Avraham had not yet acquired the land.
The seed alone cannot produce the tree, it needs earth, or soil. And these two components alone cannot either produce a tree, they require water, sun and other nutrients.
We must continue to educate the world about Who the single creator and ruler of the world is. But how are we to do so?
Rav Yerucham explains that the beginning of everything defines what it will be. We find that in the beginning of the parsha, Noach is referred to as an ish tzaddik tamim, and now he is referred to as an ish ha’adama.
We see from this Midrash that the mitzvah of lulav is connected to the process of forgiveness of Yom Kippur. It is the final step that we must perform before Hashem can forgive all of our aveiros.
Says Rav Elchanan, we see that even without the middas harachamim when one regrets his previous actions, even his mitzvos, he will not be held accountable for them.
Why don’t we find the teshuvah process to be a part of the Rosh Hashanah davening, as we do on Yom Kippur?
Why would Hashem cause Iran to pick a fight with the most powerful nation the world has ever known?
Most of us were not around before the last World War began, but from what we know it shared many shocking similarities with the events occurring right now.
We know that middah tova is meruba – good measure is greater than the measure of evil.
The sound of the shofar and of the chatzotzros are intended to awaken us to the realization that Hashem is our Melech and that He controls the world and our lives...
We know that if we don’t talk about it and tell the next generation about it, in a few more years it will be forgotten.
The overwhelming majority of machlokesim and acts of kana’us performed today are not l’sheim Shamayim.
The pasuk in the beginning of Parshas Eikev says that when we will follow the laws of the Torah, Hashem will guard the bris.
It should have proven to them that the churban was upon them and should have caused a tremendous teshuvah movement.
The Midrash tells us that thousands of children in the desert were named Aharon because Aharon brought peace to their homes.
The universal theme of this week’s parsha seems to be interpreting facts correctly, and not listening to fake news.
When someone loves something or someone, he will feel compelled to do all that he can for that thing or that person, even if it will not actually make a difference.
The Chofetz Chaim writes concerning several earthquakes that occurred in his time that if niviyim were alive today, they would be going to everyone and warning them to do teshuvah.
It is possible that even the custom of not saying Aleinu after Shacharis on Shabbos is in accordance with the Arizal, since we daven Shacharis and Musaf together, and thus they are considered as one tefillah.
The Shagas Aryeh proves from a Gemara (Zevachim 90b) that the frequency of a mitzvah is not determined by how often one can perform it, but rather by how often one is obligated to perform it.
Another crucial point to note is which political party is embracing these attacks and, in a sense, bringing them about and justifying them: and that is of course the Democratic Party.
We must not lose sight of who is running the world and who orchestrated the recent rocket attacks, and the insubstantial and meaningless ceasefire. The rockets were sent for a purpose.
Yaakov Avinu went to Mitzrayim with 70 souls, and when we left, we had become a great nation.
Bnei Yisrael were not meisim lev after seeing the yad Hashem destroy Mitzrayim in front of their eyes.
We see that suffering is not considered equal to death.
We know that the Torah’s perspective on having children is of course positive.
The international community has pressured Israel since its inception. Against all odds she has flourished and grown, it is has become a true exception.
Since Omar was not censured, she has doubled down and continued her diatribe.
Shmuel Hanavi had the king of Amalek brought before him, and said, “Just as your sword made women childless, so shall your mother be childless among women.” Shmuel Hanavi then executed Agag.
These stones are referred to in the Torah as avnei miluim – literally filler stones. This term used to identify these precious stones is extremely peculiar. If one had a D flawless stone set on an ornament, would it be referred to as the filler stone?
Aren’t these basic common-sense laws that every civilization abides by? Why would anyone not accept the rule of law that banned such evil practices?
The Gemara tells us that if one’s life is in danger anyone can desecrate Shabbos in order to save his life, because it is better to desecrate one Shabbos in order to be shomer many more.
Deep in his heart he felt completely delighted for his brother that he would take his place and redeem Bnei Yisrael and lead them.
Moshe Rabbenu wanted to build the vessels for the Mishkan before the actual Mishkan. Betzallel countered, that the derech haolam – way of the world – is to first build a house and then build the furniture.
At a time when our society is becoming more immoral by the week, it is important for us to strengthen our morality, and specifically in the area of appreciating life.
The reason why Hashem gave us Eretz Yisrael, whose fruits were spectacular and enormous, is because He loves us more than the other nations.
It is our responsibility to see through the lies and recognize the truth. This applies to our lives in every respect, but especially with regard to our constant battle against our evil inclination.
As humans, we have the capacity to generate delusions of our power and control.
Why was the suffering justified? What was so terrible about what Dasan and Aviram did that explained this question to Moshe Rabbeinu?
Who runs the world? Who is behind every decree that is made whether for good or the contrary? We all know it is Hashem.
Why can’t they see the facts staring them in the face? It is because they have preconceived notions about the president and they can’t let facts get in the way!
By exposing these tunnels before an attack was carried out, rachmana litzlan, Hashem has once again saved us without a single shot being fired.
The Holocaust was a dark period in our history, yet there were instances where Hashem let a bit of light shine through the darkness.
Rav Shmuel explained that keeping the Torah and mitzvos would be so much easier if we would understand that we are an elevated nation.
Unfortunately, we do not have a single halachic authority that everyone abides by, and as a result each person can rely on whomever they choose.
A tragedy occurred. Jews were targeted and murdered because they were Jews. Our focus should not be who indirectly caused this to transpire.
June 19, 2026 
