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Survival and Revival - On the Righteousness of Noah
Rabbi Chanoch WaxmanNoah is introduced as a wholly righteous man, but ends his life drunk and humiliated. How does such a tragedy occur? A comparative read of the stories of the Flood and the destruction of Sodom reveals that Noah's failure stems from the fact that he didn't seek to help those around him, in contrast with Avraham, who attempts to help even the sinners of Sodom.
The Roots of Megillat Ruth: Lot and Avraham
Dr. Yael ZieglerRuth the Moabite if s descendant of Lot, who chose to separate from Abraham and move to Sodom. While he escaped the fate of Sodom, his family adopted the faulty Sodomite sexual and moral culture. While Ruth is a descendant of Moab, she chooses to join the nation of Israel, offering a tikkun to Lot’s actions, and to the rampant immorality of the Israeli nation in the era of Judges.
The House of Bondage (Audio)
Rabbi Chanoch Waxman | 22 minutesYetziat Mizrayim(The Exodus from Egypt) parallels “Yetziat Sodom”(the Exodus from Sodom) in the time of Lot. Lot had the compassion of Abraham, but tragedy resulted when he could not break out of his “Sedom identity.” The challenge of the doorpost for Pesach Mitzrayim is for Bnei Yisrael — will they trust in God’s command? Can they break with their Egyptian identities and become God’s people?
A Possession Before the Lord (Bamidbar 32:22)
Rabbi Chanoch WaxmanThe request of Bnei Gad and Reuven positions them outside of the Promised Land, outside of God's plan for the historical future of His people, and even outside of the heritage of Avraham. Moshe’s counter-offer depends on the the loyalty Bnei Gad and Reuven promise their brothers, as well as loyalty to the land of their brothers, and to God.
Naomi, Tamar, and Lot's Daughters: Continuity at All Cost
Dr. Yael ZieglerGod - through Boaz - is the provider of food and children. Naomi's plan to seduce Boaz is beneficial for Ruth and for herself. The immodest plan that Naomi develops is based on the biblical precedents of the daughters of Lot with Lot - the progenitors of Ruth - and Tamar with Yehuda - the progenitors of Boaz.
An Immodest Proposal
Dr. Yael ZieglerNaomi crafts a plan for Ruth to seduce Boaz in contrast with the reputation that Ruth is attempting to develop for herself. Despite the temptation, Boaz chooses to control his desires and asks "Who are you?" thereby identifying Ruth as a person, and thus acting differently than Lot and Yehudah.
The Exodus from Egypt as a Social Revolution
Rabbi Meir Lichtensteinתאריך פרסום: תש"ע | |
Why is the Exodus a cornerstone of our identity as Jews? What was so important about the transformation that Am Yisrael underwent during the Exodus and in the desert? By going back to the stories in Sefer Bereishit and examining the nature of society, we can see many examples of what it means to be a self-sufficient civilization, disconnected from God, morals, and ethical principles. The experience of the Exodus is meant to teach us how to revolutionize a society, and how to build a civilization while simultaneously always standing before God.
The House of Bondage
Rabbi Chanoch WaxmanYetziat Mizrayim parallels “Yetziah Sodom” in the time of Lot. Lot had the compassion of Abraham, but tragedy resulted when he could not break out of his “Sedom identity.” The challenge of the doorpost for Pesach Mitzrayim is for Bnei Yisrael — will they trust in God’s command? Can they break with their Egyptian identities and become God’s people?
Parshat Bo
Rabbi Menachem LeibtagAlready four hundred years before the Exodus, Pessah was celebrated in the city of Sdom! According to Rashi, Lot baked matzot, because his guests arrived on Pesach. At first glance, this statement seems rather absurd, for what possible meaning could there be in commemorating an event which had not yet taken place! While examining the purpose and significance of the Korban Pesach, we uncover the fundamental biblical theme of "Yom Hashem". This theme helps us understand the relationship between the destruction of Sdom and the process of Yetziat Mitzraim.
Avraham and Lot: Divided by a Pause or a Gaping Chasm?
Rabbi David SilverbergAvraham's Nephew was Captured - Why?
Rabbi David SilverbergLot's Quest for Material Objects Turns him into One
Rabbi David SilverbergCould Sedom Become the Garden of Eden?
Rabbi David SilverbergWhat Paradise Means to Lot
Rabbi David SilverbergSacred Guests
Rabbi Ben-Tzion SpitzRighteousness and Rescue: Noah, Lot and the Two Stories of the Flood
Rabbi Chanoch Waxmanתאריך פרסום: 5777 | | Hour and 11 minutes
In this shiur, we will take a critical look at the righteousness of Noah. We will also discuss the way Hazal and the text approach the problems of the generation and the multifaceted narrative of the flood, as we address claims of biblical criticism. An intertextual comparative approach brings us to the story of Lot's rescue from Sodom and the aftermath of that destruction, as we compare and contrast the personalities of Noah, Lot, and Avraham. Is there something from the text that justifies the traditional relativization of Noah's righteousness as compared to Avraham's? What explanation can we offer for Noah's decline after the flood? What does Noah's righteousness consist of, and what is his response to the Divine signal that it is time to rebuild the world?
We discover different - and unequal - models of righteousness: Noah's is about survival and obedience, but Avraham's involves the important element of caring about the world.
Righteousness and Rescue: Noah, Lot and the Two Stories of the Flood
Rabbi Chanoch Waxmanתאריך פרסום: 2022 | | Hour and 5 minutes
In this lecture, we will attempt to provide a new perspective on the classic question of the “righteousness” of Noah. Together we will make a careful comparison of the central characters and motifs of both the flood narrative and the story of the destruction of Sedom. Diving into the different missions Noach received from God, and whether or not he was successful.