Communicated: TefillaChillul Tefila Bifarhesia, as well as halachicly challenged verbiage and dress, are external manifestations of a critical lack of personal yiras shomayim which has lethal consequences.
The Truth Behind Yosef’s Allegations
Posted on: December 15th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn the beginning of this week’s parshah the Torah says that Yosef brought bad reports about his brothers to their father, Yaakov. Rashi explains that in these reports Yosef stated that his brothers would eat eiver min hachai (a limb from a live animal), degrade the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah by referring to them as slaves, and that they were suspect of transgressing with arayos (immoral relations).
Conversation Is The Key To Understanding
Posted on: December 15th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaFrom Parshat Vayeishev to the end of Sefer Bereishit, we read the story of Joseph and his brothers. From the very beginning we are plunged into a drama of sibling rivalry that seems destined to end in tragedy.
Posted on: December 15th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaRashi tells us that after the Torah described the life of Eisav in an abbreviated manner, it then told over the events of the life of Yaakov in full detail.
Vayishlach: Joseph’s Rise To Power
Posted on: December 8th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaThe story of Joseph’s rise to power is striking. Each facet of Joseph’s life was a preparation for his grand career as one of Israel’s foremost leaders. In this episode, Rabbi Avigdor Miller, zt”l, found Hashem’s providence to be strikingly evident and saw in each incident of his life the future benefit for Israel.
Posted on: December 7th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaShechem, the son of Chamor, set his sights on Dina. He carefully laid a trap to entice her out of her tent, and then kidnapped and defiled her. When Yaakov and his sons heard what had been done, “they were extremely distressed . . . [and said] ‘So shall not be done!’ ”
Posted on: December 7th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaBy any standards it was a shocking episode. Jacob had settled on the outskirts of the town of Shechem, ruled by Hamor. Dinah, Jacob’s daughter, goes out to see the town. Shechem, Hamor’s son, sees her, abducts and rapes her, and then falls in love with her and wants to marry her. He begs his father, “Get me this girl as my wife.”
Why Did They Kill The Entire City?
Posted on: December 7th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn this week’s parshah we read of the incident involving Dinah and Shechem, the son of Chamor, the nasi of the city of Shechem.
Posted on: December 4th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaWhen Yaakov met Rachel at the well, he experienced conflicting emotions. He felt tremendous joy at having finally met his bashert, yet he raised his voice and cried.
Posted on: November 30th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaThe Jewish Press is proud to announce a new monthly column by the founder of the Shas Party, Member of Knesset Rabbi Nissim Zeev.
Posted on: November 30th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn the beginning of this week’s parshah the Torah writes about Yaakov Avinu’s departure from his father’s house in Beersheva.
Posted on: November 30th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaWhat kind of man was Jacob? This is the question that cries out to us in episode after episode of his life.
Posted on: November 30th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaThis week we read Parshas Vayeitzei, the parsha in which Yaakov Avinu meets Rachel and Leah, marries and begins a family. What an appropriate time to take a look at our own lives and focus on all the good we have been blessed with.
Posted on: November 24th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn the aftermath of the Union army’s terrible defeat at the battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia, in December 1862, Abraham Lincoln felt compelled to relieve General Ambrose Burnside of command of the Army of the Potomac.
Toldos: And They Called His Name Eisav
Posted on: November 24th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaAt a thing’s inception, it contains the potential for both good and bad. This applies also to our forefathers.
Posted on: November 24th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaEven before they were born, Jacob and Esau struggled in the womb. They were destined, it seems, to be eternal adversaries. Not only were they different in character and appearance, they also held different places in their parents’ affections.
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Judaism → ParshaTo “trick” Yitzchak into giving him the berachah, Yaakov donned Eisav’s clothing, put the skin of an animal on his arms and neck to simulate the hairiness of Eisav, and went in to his father to receive the blessing.
How Did Yitzchak Eat From Eisav’s Shechitah?
Posted on: November 24th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaIn this week’s parshah we read about the berachos that Yitzchak had intended to give Eisav, but instead (unintentionally) gave to Yaakov Avinu.
Chayei Sarah: The Blessing Hashem Wished To Impart
Posted on: November 17th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaHashem has many agents who do His bidding and bring about in the world the ends He desires. Sometimes the agent is rather unlikely, as when an evil person’s deeds bring about something beneficial. Rabbi Avigdor Miller, zt”l, explains that such was the case when Rivkah’s family bestowed upon her a blessing that in fact alluded to Israel’s ultimate elevation over the other nations, and Hashem’s ultimate kingship over all the world.
Bechorot: The Price Of Freedom
Posted on: November 17th, 2011
Judaism → ParshaFreedom is not free. There is a price to pay. When God spared the Jews from the death of the firstborn, the price was and still is that all firstborns, bechorot, belong to God. “On the day that I struck down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, I sanctified every firstborn in Israel for Myself, from man to beast they shall be Mine.”
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