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Back to SearchParsha: Vayeishev - Dream of the Crop (5784)
Our Parsha begins with Joseph's two dreams of grandeur and supremacy. He dreams that he will rule over his brothers, who will bow before him in submission. Joseph decides to tell them about it. Why d…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Joseph's Unconventional (and Counterintuitive) Path
The saga of Joseph dominates the end of Genesis. Joseph is Jacob's favorite son, but is hated by his brothers. They don't view Joseph as someone worthy of keeping around, so they conspire to kill him…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Parshas Vayeishev (Rebroadcast)
Parshas Vayeishev contains two intersecting, seemingly scandalous, storylines, that after all the dust has settled we can see are harbingers of the Messiah and Redemption: Joseph is hated by his brot…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Parsha: Vayishlach - E-sawdust
Jacob just can't seem to get away from his brother. Even before they were born, they were bound together in utero. Once they are born, they are constantly wrestling with each other, duking it out for…
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Parsha: Vayishlach - When Hairy met Srully (5784)
Jacob and Esau last saw each other 34 years prior. 34 years ago, Jacob, upon the explicit and prophetically inspired instruction of his mother, usurped the blessings reserved for Esau. Esau was pipin…
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
The Rocky Path of Ascent
We all want to ascend to great heights. We all hope that we can accomplish our potential and unlock our opportunities. We all yearn for self-actualization and development. But it seems that the path …
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Parshas Vayishlach (Rebroadcast)
After successfully escaping the clutches of his deceptive father in law, Laban, Jacob heads back west to the Land of Canaan, and back to his family. The journey back home was a lot more tumultuous an…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Parsha: Vayeitzei - Red and White Blew it
Jacob was one of the greatest people who have ever lived. He triumphed over angels. He had angels do his bidding. His visage is etched into God's throne of glory. He is considered the choicest of the…
Published on 1 month ago
Parsha: Vayeitzei - Rock and Roll (5784)
Jacob undergoes a meteoric transformation in our Parsha. At the onset, Jacob is a 77-year-old penniless bachelor fleeing from his brother Esau's wrath. When the Pasha concludes, Jacob is at the helm …
Published on 1 month ago
The Three Types of Disciples
Nothing is as critical to one's spiritual development as to finding our a good teacher.A good teacher can educate, can inform, can direct, can inspire, can place a student on the right path for them.…
Published on 1 month ago