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#27 | Genesis ch.26 - Yitzchak's Tenacity
Each of the "Avot" represent a unique contribution to the mosaic of Jewish existence and ideas.
Today we probe what Yitzchak - in many ways the most h…
10 months ago
#26 | Genesis ch.25 - Yaakov and Esav
Yaakov and Esav commence their rivalry in the womb. The forces that drive them to conflict seem to operate beyond the rational.
Reading the story, why…
10 months ago
#25 | Genesis ch.24 - Finding Rivka
This is the story of Rivka's betrothal.
Why did Avraham make his servant take an oath?
What makes Rivka so special?
10 months ago
#24 | Genesis ch.23 - A Stranger or a Resident?
Chapter 23 describes the death of Sarah and Avraham's purchase of a burial site for her. But why is the story depicted with such verbosity? Couldn't …
10 months, 1 week ago
#23 | Genesis ch.22 - The Binding of Isaac
This is the most awesome of all the tests of Abraham. The Binding of Isaac. But why did Avraham not answer back and refuse this test? Is it legitimat…
10 months, 1 week ago
#22 | Bereshit ch.21 - Yitzchak and Yishmael
What did Yishmael do that made Sarah take the decision to make Avraham drive his son out of their home?
Did Avraham send his own son to possible death…
10 months, 1 week ago
#21 | Genesis ch.20 - "She is my Sister!"
Why do Sarah and Abraham need to pass themselves off as siblings? Can't they be up-front about their marital status?
And in our chapter, as God protec…
10 months, 1 week ago
#20 | Genesis ch.19 - Was Lot Righteous?
Why did Lot deserve to be saved?
Was he righteous, practicing Abraham's tradition of hospitality? But who sends their two virgin daughters out to a mo…
10 months, 1 week ago
#19 | Genesis ch.18 - Justice and Kindness
This chapter contains two scenes:
1. Avrham practicing hospitality. The 3 angels. The angels announce the prospect of the birth of Isaac to Sarah.
2. A…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
#18 | Genesis ch.17 - Brit Milah
In this chapter, Avraham is given another covenant and the enaction of the covenant is Brit Mila- the circumcision of male children at 8-days old.
Wha…
10 months, 2 weeks ago