The Second Side of the Mishkan — Sivan, Second Chances, and the Handhold That Changes a Life

Today is Rosh Ḥodesh Sivan — the month of Matan Torah, the month in which we prepare once again to stand at Har Sinai. The Bnei Yissaschar reveals that the tzeruf of the month of Sivan is hidden in the words: יְדֹתָיו וּלְצֶלַע הַמִּשְׁכָּן הַשֵּׁנִית — forming the Shem י־ו־ה־ה. Why is the month of receiving the Torah hidden
specifically in the “second side” of the Mishkan? And why does it begin with יְדֹתָיו — “its handholds”? 

In this morning’s Rosh Hodesh class, we explore the extraordinary message of Sivan, the secret of second chances, rebuilding after failure, and how even one small connection to Torah can transform an entire life and generations after it. We share a remarkable story about Rav Shimon Baadani zt”l and a single $100 donation that changed the destiny of a family forever. 

As we enter the days of preparation for Shavuot, this is one of those teachings that can genuinely change the way we look at Torah, growth, and ourselves. 

Because sometimes one small “yad” —
one small handhold — is enough to begin building an entire Mishkan.