Yud Tes Kislev – Our Life Depends On It
By Rabbi Akiva Wagner I was recently given a copy of memoirs written by Mrs. Mussia Schtroks and Mrs. Riva Raskin about their father R’ Avrohom Yeshaya Schapiro OBM. The following excerpt, although set...
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Parshat VaYeshev – Yosef’s Dreams
A deeper look at Yosef’s dreams.
Parshat Vayishlach – Like Mother, Like Daughter
T’o view as a Designed and Printable PDF, click here. Regarding the incident of the abduction of Dina, Rashi compares Dina’s outgoing nature to that of her mother Leah. This Sicha discusses the connection...
Parashat Vayishlach – Why we do not eat the Gid HaNasheh
The reason that we do not eat the Gid HaNasheh.
Parshas Vayishlach – Yaakov Sends Angels To Esav
A Jew is always on a mission in this physical world to elevate it to a G-dly place.
Parshas Vayeitzei – A Song of Ascent
Parshas Vayeitzei and the Song of Ascent
Parashat Vayeitzei – The Luz Bone and Techiyat Hametim
The luz bone and the resurrection of the dead.
Parshat Vayeitzei – Yaakov’s Sheep: The Key to Serving G-d
To view as a designed and printable PDF, click here. While at the home of Lavan, Yaakov Avinu occupied himself with shepherding and amassing flocks of sheep. This Sicha discusses the spiritual significance of...
Parshat Toldot – Salt and Straw
In describing Esav’s and Yaakov’s distinct personalities, the Torah describes Esav as “one who knows hunting.” Rashi’s precisely worded commentary on these words brings a new appreciation to Esav’s character.
Parshas Toldos – Fifteen Years
A look at the years in which our patriarchs lives overlapped.
