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Vayeitzei
In this week’s parsha Rachel tells Yaakov (30;1) “Give me children—if not, I am dead.”
From here, the Gemara (Nedarim, 64b) learns that one without children is considered dead.
Interestingly, the Gemara (Yevamos, 64a) relates that Ha...
Toldos
In this week's parsha Yaakov and Eisav are born.\
The Torah (25;28) tells us that "Yaakov loved Eisav," even though he was wicked.
The Sforno (25;28) relates that Yitzchak actually knew that Yaakov was more righteous--but he still favore...
Chayei Sarah
In this week's parsha Avraham sends out Eliezer to go search for a wife for Yitzchak.
Rashi (24;14) explains that Eliezer was specifically searching for a girl who performs acts of kindness.
The question is: Why was acts of kindnes...
Vayeira
In this week's parsha we learn the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim (welcoming guests).
The Gemara (Bava Metzia, 87a) states that women are stingier with guests than men. What's the reasoning behind this statement? (Note: This is actually not...
Lech Lecha
"Hashem said to Avram, "Go for yourself from your land, from your birthplace, and from your father's house to the land that I will show you" (Bereishis, 12;1).
In this week's parsha Hashem tells Avraham to leave Charan and go to Canaa...
Noach
In this week's parsha Hashem floods the whole world (except the land of Israel--Zevachim, 113b).
The Mishna (Pirkei Avos, 5;2) states: "There were ten generations from Adam to Noach, to show how great was His patience, for every one of tho...
Bereishis
“In the beginning, Hashem created the heavens and the earth” (Bereishis, 1;1).
The first Rashi in the torah explains that the torah began with the creation of the world to show the other nations that the land of Israel belongs to the j...
Vezot Habracha
In this week’s parsha we read the death of Moshe Rabbeinu.
The Torah (34;10) relates his greatness: “Never again has there arisen in Israel a prophet like Moshe.”
The Midrash (Devarim Rabbah, 11;3) relates the following story in ...
Succot #2
Have you ever dreamt of flying? Well now is the time to try! The Sfas Emes (Rabbi Yehuda Leib Alter) states that during Succot the jews could rise above the laws of nature!
On Succot we learn the importance of unity (achdut).
The Gema...
Succot
The Vilna Gaon was once asked what the hardest mitzva to perform in the Torah is. He replied by saying that he had examined all the mitzvot, and that the hardest one to perform is undoubtedly the mitzva to rejoice during Succot. The Torah ...
Haazinu
"When I call out the name of Hashem, ascribe greatness to our G-d." (Devarim, 32;3).
The Gemara (Berachot, 21a) states that we learn from this pasuk that one must recite Birkat Hatorah prior to learning Torah.
What's the significance of...
Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana (known as the Day of Judgment) is the day in which Hashem decides all earthly matters.
But guess what? Instead of judging the whole world Himself, Hashem allows each and every person to be the judge for themselves!
The...
Ki Tavo
In this week's parsha we have 98 curses--more than any other parsha.
At the end of the curses the Torah states the reasoning behind them:
"Since you did not serve Hashem, your G-d, with joy and good heartedness, in total affluence" (28;...
Divrei Torah on the Parsha & Chagim.
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Vayeitzei In this week’s parsha Rachel tells Yaakov (30;1) “Give me children—if not, I am dead.” …
Vayeitzei
In this week’s parsha Rachel tells Yaakov (30;1) “Give me children—if not, I am dead.”
From here, the Gemara (Nedarim, 64b) learns that one without children is considered dead.
Interestingly, the Gemara (Yevamos, 64a) relates that Hashem purposely made our forefathers barren because he desires the prayers of the righteous. Therefore, by making them barren they would have to look up to Him in order to be able to have children.
However, how could Hashem make them suffer… Continue
In this week’s parsha Rachel tells Yaakov (30;1) “Give me children—if not, I am dead.”
From here, the Gemara (Nedarim, 64b) learns that one without children is considered dead.
Interestingly, the Gemara (Yevamos, 64a) relates that Hashem purposely made our forefathers barren because he desires the prayers of the righteous. Therefore, by making them barren they would have to look up to Him in order to be able to have children.
However, how could Hashem make them suffer… Continue
Posted on November 27, 2009 at 7:26pm —
Toldos
Toldos
In this week's parsha Yaakov and Eisav are born.\
The Torah (25;28) tells us that "Yaakov loved Eisav," even though he was wicked.
The Sforno (25;28) relates that Yitzchak actually knew that Yaakov was more righteous--but he still favored Eisav (as the pasuk only states that Yitzchak loved Eisav).
However, if Yitzchak knew about Eisav's evilness then why did he love him more than Yaakov?
I think we could answer that Eisav honored Yitzchak a lot more than Yaakov--therefo… Continue
In this week's parsha Yaakov and Eisav are born.\
The Torah (25;28) tells us that "Yaakov loved Eisav," even though he was wicked.
The Sforno (25;28) relates that Yitzchak actually knew that Yaakov was more righteous--but he still favored Eisav (as the pasuk only states that Yitzchak loved Eisav).
However, if Yitzchak knew about Eisav's evilness then why did he love him more than Yaakov?
I think we could answer that Eisav honored Yitzchak a lot more than Yaakov--therefo… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 6:55am —
Chayei Sarah
Chayei Sarah
In this week's parsha Avraham sends out Eliezer to go search for a wife for Yitzchak.
Rashi (24;14) explains that Eliezer was specifically searching for a girl who performs acts of kindness.
The question is: Why was acts of kindness the only requirement in order to be fitting as a wife for Yitzchak?
In order to answer this question, let's first examine what kindess (chesed) really means...
The Rambam (Hilchos Avel, 14;1) explains that the term "kindness" comes from… Continue
In this week's parsha Avraham sends out Eliezer to go search for a wife for Yitzchak.
Rashi (24;14) explains that Eliezer was specifically searching for a girl who performs acts of kindness.
The question is: Why was acts of kindness the only requirement in order to be fitting as a wife for Yitzchak?
In order to answer this question, let's first examine what kindess (chesed) really means...
The Rambam (Hilchos Avel, 14;1) explains that the term "kindness" comes from… Continue
Posted on November 13, 2009 at 7:04pm —
Vayeira In this week's parsha we learn the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim (welcoming guests). The Gem…
Vayeira
In this week's parsha we learn the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim (welcoming guests).
The Gemara (Bava Metzia, 87a) states that women are stingier with guests than men. What's the reasoning behind this statement? (Note: This is actually not an insult to women).
Additionally, the Gemara (Shabbat, 127a) states that hosting guests is even greater than receiving the divine providence. However, the purpose of performing mitzvot is to get closer to Hashem, so how could performing… Continue
In this week's parsha we learn the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim (welcoming guests).
The Gemara (Bava Metzia, 87a) states that women are stingier with guests than men. What's the reasoning behind this statement? (Note: This is actually not an insult to women).
Additionally, the Gemara (Shabbat, 127a) states that hosting guests is even greater than receiving the divine providence. However, the purpose of performing mitzvot is to get closer to Hashem, so how could performing… Continue
Posted on November 6, 2009 at 6:44pm —
Lech Lecha
Lech Lecha
"Hashem said to Avram, "Go for yourself from your land, from your birthplace, and from your father's house to the land that I will show you" (Bereishis, 12;1).
In this week's parsha Hashem tells Avraham to leave Charan and go to Canaan.
This was the first of 10 tests for Avraham Avinu, and according to the commentators, the hardest one of them all!
However, why was it so hard for Avraham to move? The Medresh relates that a lot of people wanted to kill Avram in Charan… Continue
"Hashem said to Avram, "Go for yourself from your land, from your birthplace, and from your father's house to the land that I will show you" (Bereishis, 12;1).
In this week's parsha Hashem tells Avraham to leave Charan and go to Canaan.
This was the first of 10 tests for Avraham Avinu, and according to the commentators, the hardest one of them all!
However, why was it so hard for Avraham to move? The Medresh relates that a lot of people wanted to kill Avram in Charan… Continue
Posted on October 28, 2009 at 7:43am —
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