Noah Emerges from the Ark

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1. Noah, the Dove, and the Raven

   Prof. Jonathan Grossman

   Why were the raven and dove sent to see whether the water had diminished? Why does Noah need to send them, when ultimately he will not leave the ark until God has told him to do so? And what is the significance of his peaceful relationship with the dove, in contrast with his wary relationship with the raven? This lesson analyzes the story of Noah's dispatch of the birds, and explores the meaning of this episode based on the parallels of the new world after the flood and the creation.

2. Parshat Reeh - History of Meat

   Rabbi Alex Israel | 40 minutes

   Why does Parashat Re’eh cancel the prohibition (mentioned in Vayikra) of eating meat outside of the Mishkan? Upon closer examination,  there appears to be a development that goes back to earlier in the Torah: God seems to allow Adam in the Garden of Eden seems to eat plant material, but then grants Noah permission to eat animals. This shiur looks at the Torah’s presentation of meat and blood, and thinkers such as Rav Kook help us arrive at an explanation. When we have much still to improve with regard to human interactions, the time may not be ripe for vegetarianism to be mandated. 

3. The Flood and Its Aftermath

   Rabbi Yitzchak Blau

   After Noah and his family leave the ark, Hashem both blesses them with the promise of offspring and commands them to procreate. In between the blessing and the command, Hashem also prohibits murder. Why are these the essential commandments at this juncture of human history? This article examines the aftermath of the flood and the commandments given to Noah, attempting to repair and rebuild a destroyed world. 

4. Noah - Ish Ha-Adama

5. Noah's Fear after the Flood

   Rabbi David Silverberg