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11 essays
Vayishlachתשע״ז
A Lonely Mother
This essay explores the significance of Rochel Imeinu's burial and her role in interceding for Klal Yisroel during their exile, emphasizing the connection between her name for Binyamin and her legacy of survival in Galus.
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Vayetzeiתשע״ז
Acute Awareness
This essay explores Yaakov Avinu's actions in Charan, emphasizing his pure intentions and strength in overcoming obstacles, symbolized by the rock at the well.
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Vayeraתשע״ז
Going Down
This essay explores the significance of Hashem informing Avraham about the destruction of Sedom, emphasizing the importance of understanding others before passing judgment.
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Toldosתשע״ז
Inner Strength
This essay explores the life of Yitzchok Avinu, focusing on his challenges and the concept of Gevurah, emphasizing acceptance of God's will.
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Noachתשע״ז
Parshas Noach: Not Together Forever
The essay asks why the Torah records the story of the Dor Haflaga at all, and what precisely their sin was, noting from the Ran that they could not have literally intended to battle Hashem. Since the Medrash and Pele Yoetz treat their unity as a merit that saved them from destruction, the author proposes that Hashem's dispersal of their language was not punishment but preparation: only one nation may be 'Am Echad,' and the impenetrable unity of the nations would have prevented Klal Yisroel from influencing them. Drawing on the Sforno and Sfas Emes, he argues that Jewish separateness ('Am Levadad Yishkon,' 'Lech Lecha') is precisely the means of being an Or Lagoyim, which is why the Doros of Shem and Avraham's birth immediately follow this parsha.
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Vayigashתשע״ז
Parshas Vayigash
This week's Parsha discusses Yosef's reunion with his family and his economic policies in Mitzrayim, highlighting the exemption of the Kohanim from taxes as a form of gratitude and preparation for future challenges.
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Beraishisתשע״ז
Priorities
This essay explores the significance of Shabbos as a vital component of creation, emphasizing its role in introducing Kedusha and teaching us to prioritize between the sacred and the mundane.
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Vayechiתשע״ז
Sea Treasures
This essay explores the blessings Yaakov gave to his sons, particularly focusing on Zevulan's role as a supporter of Torah through his livelihood by the sea, emphasizing the connection between their income and divine providence.
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Chayei Sarahתשע״ז
Ten Sons
This essay explores Avrohom's purchase of M'aras HaMachpela for Sarah, emphasizing the significance of the Bnei Ches and the lessons of Emunah derived from the narrative.
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Unto Others
This essay explores the lessons from Yehuda's commitment to bring Binyamin back and its implications for personal responsibility and influencing others, connecting it to the themes of Chanukah.
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Lech Lechaתשע״ז
Walk in Front
This essay discusses the significance of the Mitzvah of Bris Milah in Parshas Lech Lecha, highlighting its impact on Jewish identity and the transformation of Avrohom.
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