Girls and Gems P. Chaya Sara
Posted onAvraham’s Daughter
Category: Chumash Bereishit
Haphazardness, Haughtiness and Hopelessness P. Yaeira
Posted onStory of Moav – Naming a Child
What is the nature of the Name Moav – 3 levels
Iconoclast Introduction Lech Lecha
Posted onLech Lecha
Extermination, Embarrassment, & Existentialism P. Noah
Posted onValue of Human Life
Finesse, Fusion, and Friendliness
Posted onThe unique traits of the tribes of Yosef and Yehuda, the two future kings of Israel.
Dramatic Disbelief
Posted onThe perplexing story of Yosef’s slavery and rise as it relates to building emunah in ourselves and our children.
Bereishit – Lesson VII – Kayin – the First Murder
Posted onBereishit – Lesson VII – Kayin – the First Murder
Bereishit – Lesson VI – Kayin and Hevel
Posted onBereishit – Lesson VI – Kayin and Hevel
Moshiach Momentum P. Vayeishev and Chanuka Thoughts
Posted onMoshiach in the Parasha and Chanuka Thoughts
Bereishit – Lesson V – Good and Evil – In the Aftermath of The Sin in the Garden of Eden
Posted onBereishit – Lesson V – Good and Evil – In the Aftermath of The Sin in the Garden of Eden
Deciphering Devorah’s Demise – P. Vayishlach
Posted onStory of Devorah
Bereishit – Lesson IV – The Serpent and Tree of Knowledge
Posted onBereishit – Lesson IV – The Serpent and Tree of Knowledge
Inconsolable and Impoverished
Posted onWhy is Yaakov Avinu crying the first time he meets Rachael Emeinu
Rav Moshe Wolfson quoted
Bereishit – Lesson III – Let Us Make HaAdam
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Tremendous Tribute
Posted onWhy is Avraham Avinu ‘s crying for Sara limited? A lesson in how to live and how to die
Valuable Venison Parasha Toldos
Posted onEating can connect you to Hashem. Understand the power of Food.
Bereishit – Lesson II – Six Days of Creation
Posted onBereishit – Lesson II – Six Days of Creation
Bereishit – Lesson 1 – Creation Ex Nihilo – Being from Nothingness
Posted onBereishit – Lesson 1 – Creation Ex Nihilo – Being from Nothingness
Honing Hospitality
Posted onBe Kind . It makes Hashem live in this world. Bring Him down… This world counts and requires action! Appreciate Mitzvas!! 11:52 Lebovitz Bar Mitzvah Gets a call out! Get off the mountain, join the world and help people.
Strings and Shoe Straps
Posted onThe War of the 4 and 5 Kings – Relationship of Women to Tefillin and Talis
Diversity and Distance – Story of the Tower of Bavel
Posted onDiversity and Distance – Story of the Tower of Bavel
Accountability of Adam
Posted onTorah purifies you to your pre gan eden state!
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
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’.