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Rabbi David Fohrman Source:

It seems troubling that in a Jewish marriage, a man ‘acquires’ a woman – is Judaism really so archaic? In this lecture, Rabbi David Fohrman explores this...

Adam marriage

Parshat Vayera Part 4: Gerar

Rabbi Alex Israel Source:

Genesis 20

Lesson Length:

27 minutes

What is the nature of the occurrence in Gerar? Was Avimelech evil or righteous? Through a close examination of the text we can gain a deeper understanding...

Gerar Avraham and Avimelekh

Parshat Vayera Part 3: Escape from Sedom

Rabbi Alex Israel Source:

Genesis 19, 4

Lesson Length:

32 minutes

Chapter 19 describes the destruction of Sodom and Lot’s escape. This podcast compares Avraham’s hospitality at the beginning of Parshat Vayera with the...

Lot rescued from Sodom Sin of Sodom The angels in Sodom The Destruction of Sodom Lot's drunkenness Lot's Wife Turns to a Pillar of Salt Lot's daughters

Why Did Isaac Love Esau? (Audio)

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Source:

Genesis 25, 27 - 28

Lesson Length:

7 minutes

Why did Yitzchak love Esav over Yaakov ? Did he not know about Rivkah’s oracle? Did he not know that Esau was wild and impetuous? Can we really take...

Yaakov and Esav Yitzhak and Esav

Parshat Vayera Part 2: Justice & Righteousness

Rabbi Alex Israel Source:

Genesis 18, 16 - 19, 4

Lesson Length:

29 minutes

The latter half of chapter 18 reveals to us the remarkable character of Avraham and his steadfast commitment to justice and righteousness even when faced...

God reveals the fate of Sodom to Avraham Avraham prays for Sodom Sin of Sodom The angels in Sodom

Implications of the Akeida Part 6: The Sefat Emet on Yir'a vs. Ahava

Rabbi Ezra Bick Source:

Genesis 22

Lesson Length:

31 minutes

We will begin by reflecting, evaluating, and developing an idea found in the commentary of the Sefat Emet to the story of the Akeida. Why does the Torah...

Akeidat Yitzhak Fear and Love - Yirah and Ahava Divine Tests The servant - master relationship Worshipping God out of Fear Worshipping God out of love You will be like God Divine Service Ethics and Ritual Morality

Mishlei - Part 12: Concluding the First Book of Mishlei

Rabbi Shlomo Dov Rosen Source:

Proverbs 8 - 9

Lesson Length:

45 minutes

In our final shiur on the first Book of Mishlei, we will notice that the last two poems serve as a summary of the basic ideas that we have studied: the...

Wisdom Psalms Morality Moral corruption Moral Excellence Ethics Good and Evil Knowing God knowledge of the good

Parshat Vayera Part 1: Hospitality

Rabbi Alex Israel Source:

Genesis 18, 1 - 15

Lesson Length:

26 minutes

Avraham’s hospitality is the central theme of the beginning of Parshat Vayera. Through a close examination of the narrative describing the guests’ news of...

Avraham's hospitality The Tidings of Yitzhak's Birth Sarah's Laughter

Parshat Lech Lecha Part 6: Berit Milah

Rabbi Alex Israel Source:

Genesis 17

Lesson Length:

28 minutes

What is the significance of the covenant of circumcision, commanded to Avraham in Perek 17? This podcast examines the reasons behind the practice and the...

Avraham - the Covenant of Circumcision Covenant of Circumcision Avraham - Name Change

Parshat Lech Lecha Part 5: Sarai and Hagar

Rabbi Alex Israel Source:

Genesis 16

Lesson Length:

28 minutes

Perek 16 describes the story of Hagar and Sarah. What transpires in this story? What can we understand about Sarah’s actions? A close analysis of the text...

Hagar and the angel Hagar Runs Away Hagar's revelation Sarah Oppresses Hagar

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