This week, the popular YouTube channel “Menorah” delighted its viewers with two new videos. In one of them, Chief Rabbi Shmuel Kaminetsky of Dnipro and the region talks with his daughter Sara on the fascinating topic of the past and the future; the second video is Rabbi Kaminetsky’s address to the weekly chapter of Beshalach, in which he shares deep thoughts and lessons learned from the Torah text.
The first video was titled “The End of Time is Painted! Is it possible to influence the past, live in the moment, attachments, resentments” and its description says: “Letting go of the past and not being afraid of the future – is it possible? Why is it so difficult for people to let go of the past? Can our present affect past mistakes? How does fear of the future prevent us from moving forward? Today we’re talking about time perception: how the past shapes us, why the unknown is scary, and how to find a balance between memories and plans. In this video we will talk about the perception of the past and the future: why it is so hard for people to let go of the past, how fear of the unknown prevents us from moving forward, and whether a blessing can change destiny. We will discuss Gestalt psychology, the influence of parental expectations on children, returning to former relationships, and even age differences in marriage.”
The second video is about the weekly chapter of Beshalach, it’s called “Why Are You Poor?” and the Menorah Channel describes it as follows: “Why are some people rich and others needy? Should we help everyone who asks? And how do we distinguish between true need and manipulation? In this issue, Rav Shmuel Kaminetsky reflects on the fine line between charity and reasonable charity. We will discuss three great miracles that happened to the Jewish people in the chapter of Beshalach: the parting of the Red Sea, the manna that fell from the sky, and the battle with the Amalekites. We will recognize when G-d performs a miracle without our participation and when He requires us to act.
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