Why Sarah Laughed – למה צחקה שרה – A study of Parshat VaYera
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Why Sarah Laughed – למה צחקה שרה – A study of Parshat VaYera
Category: Chumash Bereishit
Biblical Perspectives on What Makes Us Human
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Biblical Perspectives on What Makes Us Human
Redemption Realized
Posted onParshat Vaeira begins with Hashem’s declaration of His intent to redeem the Jewish people from Egypt. What was the ultimate purpose of the redemption from Egypt?
Bestowing Blessing
Posted onIn Parshat Vayechi, Yaakov Avinu blesses Menashe and Efraim, Yosef’s children. Why is this considered Yosef’s blessing, and what is the true purpose of blessing someone?
Remarkable Rebuke
Posted onIn Parshas Vayigash, the emotional confrontation between
Dreamer Determination
Posted onAn in-depth exploration of the purpose and message of Yosef’s dreams in Parshat Vayeshev.
Pivotal Process
Posted onIn Parshat Vayishlach, Yaakov Avinu turns down Eisav’s offer to accompany him in peace as they continue on their life’s journey. Why?
Architecting an Abode
Posted onThe connection between Yaakov Avinu, tefilla, and the Beit Hamikdash is explored within the context of the episode in Parshat Vayeitzei when Yaakov awakens on Har Hamoriah and calls the place ‘the House of Hashem’.
Toldot: Targeting the Truth
Posted onThis shiur on Parshat Toldot attempts to explain the seeming contradiction between Yaakov Avinu’s essence, which was the embodiment of Truth, with his actions in taking the brachot fro Yitzchak, which seemed to be the ultimate deception.
Title Transference
Posted onParshat Chayei Sara begins with the sale of the Mearat Hamachpela, the Cave of Machpela, from Efron to Avraham Avinu, for the burial of his wife Sarah. An exploration of this episode.
Dogma or Desire
Posted onWe compare and contrast the intention of the residents of Sodom in Parshas Vayeira to harm Lot’s visitors, with the terrible episode of Pilegesh Bigiva found in Sefer Shoftim.
Influencing Individuals
Posted onIn this shiur of Parshat Lech Lecha, we exploring Avraham Avinu’s impact on his many disciples.
Incredible Initiative
Posted onAn exploration of the episode of Shem and Yafet’s act of respect for their father Noach after he planted a vineyard and was affected by the wine he drank, and their subsequent reward for their ‘kibud av’.
Moon’s Musings
Posted onAn explanation of the Midrash describing the complaint of the moon and the shrinking of its size during the world’s Creation.
Core Connection
Posted onAn overview of Yaakov’s bracha and rebuke to Reuven regarding his midda of ‘pachaz kamayim’.
Yaakov and Yisrael
Posted onThe passuk which describes the vision which Yaakov had on his down to Egypt switches from Yisrael to Yaakov. In this class, we explore the significance of the shift from Yisrael to Yaakov, and what each name represents.
Fire, Flames and Flax
Posted onThe relationship between Yaakov, Esav, and Yosef, based on the Midrash, and how this Midrash relates to Chanuka.
Existential Exiting
Posted onMrs. Smiles discusses Yaakov’s decision to leave Charan.
Attitudinal Aversion
Posted onWhat was the essence of Esav’s error in during the episode of his selling his birthright to Yaakov for a bowl of lentil soup?
Avowing Allegiance
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Vayeira Earthly Existence
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Lech Lecha – Influencing , Indulging and Inculcating
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Constant Connectivity
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Parshat Noach
