This week, the popular YouTube channel “Menorah” delighted its viewers with two new episodes. One features a fascinating discussion among young people on how to find a good Jewish groom or bride, while the other presents Rabbi Kaminezki’s commentary on the weekly Torah portion Pekudei, where he shares profound insights and lessons drawn from the Torah text.
The first video, titled “Eva and Esty on a Failed Marriage! Should You Pay for Love? Red Flags in a Partner & Jewish Tinder”, is described as follows: “Today, Eva and Esty will discuss how to find a good Jewish groom or bride, what traditions and modern realities influence partner selection, and what truly matters when building a strong family. We’ll talk about the cost of matchmaking through shidduch and whether paid matchmaking services always lead to success. We’ll explore where Jews meet today—from traditional methods through family and friends to modern apps and social media. We’ll also address key questions such as how to determine if a partner is truly suitable, which ‘red flags’ in a relationship should never be ignored, and why religious marriages often prove to be stronger. Lastly, we’ll weigh the pros and cons of online dating and figure out how to avoid mistakes when choosing a life partner.”
The second video, titled “Do Humble People Always Win?”, is described by the “Menorah” channel as follows:
“We often think that power and influence depend on numbers, energy, and our personal efforts. However, the Torah teaches us something different: true strength comes through humility and trust in the Almighty.
In this episode, Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki explains the lesson we can learn from Pekudei and how self-nullification helps us achieve great goals.
Why does the Torah compare a person to atomic energy?
How did humility help Moshe Rabbeinu establish the Temple?
Why does diminishing one’s ego lead to real influence?
What role does trust in the Almighty play in our daily lives?”
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