In this week's parsha, Parshat Vayeira, Avraham Avinu is put to the ultimate test, Akeidat Yitchak. Shira Smiles explains what the Akeida means to us today.
Shira Smiles discusses the weekly parsha, Parshat Vayishlach, delving into the episode of Rachel's death and her burial in Beit Lechem instead of in Chevron.
In this Torah (shiur) class on the weekly Parsha (Torah portion) Shira Smiles discusses the narrative of the story of Yitzchak's blessings to his sons Yaakov and Esav, found in Parshat Toldot. Yitzchak's main strength was that of Gevura (inner strength), and therefore he is tested specifically in this area.
