Let’s Make A Deal
Ramban interprets Korban as self-sacrifice, each Jew should attempt to recreate Akeidas Yitzchak.
The Age Of Disrespect
Why does Lavan’s speaking before his father show that he was wicked? Disrespectful, yes. Rude, certainly. But a rasha?
How Could Yitzchak Marry Rivka?
We find that in certain circumstances before the Torah was actually given, people were permitted to make calculations as to what would better serve Hashem, even if it were against a mitzvah or aveirah.
Toldot: What Is Isaac’s Legacy?
Looking at examples of the word "toldot" to argue we produce not only children but vision and legacy
Redeeming Relevance in the Weekly Parsha: Toledot
A sense of innovation or assertion in Yitzchak’s life is found in one area – spirituality.
Chesed Muscles, Dating, And Spiritual DNA
We must understand the power and impact of our actions.
Parshas Chayei Sarah: The Advantages Of Old Age
If you're always battling against getting older, you're always going to be unhappy.
The Proper Time To Daven Minchah
The implication of the Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 233:2) is that one may not daven Minchah before six and one half hours into the day.
The Musical Note With A Deep Message
Perhaps deep down Eliezer did hesitate. In his heart of hearts, he may not have wanted to succeed.
The Covenantal Community
This complementary nature and unified destiny is the basis of the Covenantal Community.
The Greatness Of The Avos
What happened was that Frank Jr. stopped being the little babe looking with love into his father’s eyes, and the relationship took on a very different nature.
The Invisible Hand
This week's parsha is the archetype of our connection to G-d in a world where His presence is hidden
Hibur: Yes, We Are Our Brothers’ Keepers
Racheli Frankel: "I didn’t think they were thrown just anywhere. The tears of Hebron embraced them”
Chayei Sarah: Eliezer and Samuel’s Surprising Connection
What is the surprising connection between Eliezer and Samuel? Find out with Rabbi David Fohrman
Shidduchim
Defenders of “The Shidduch System” cite that Yitzchak loved Rivka after they got married, not before
Redeeming Relevance in the Weekly Parsha: Chayei Sarah
Avraham was asked to nullify his identity, by fulfilling the opposite of what he believed right.
Shabbos: A Day With Hashem – A Time for Favor
The Sefer Charedim writes that during the tefillah of Mincha on Shabbos, all the tefillos of Klal Yisroel are accepted!
The Prison Cell Of Laziness
Is it possible a man could be standing in a burning building, knowing this life is in danger, and be too lazy to move?
Praying With Fervor
If I appoint someone as Shatz, he is supposed to pray for me, as if I was praying.
Did Avraham Serve Kosher?
Some Rishonim are bothered by the opinion of the Rambam that bnei Noach are commanded not to eat basar min hachai.
Vayeira: Abram, Sarai, Hagar, Ishmael and…Exodus?
The story of Vayeira is a basis for our slavery and ultimate exodus from Egypt.
Believing In God Even When Prayers Are Unanswered
To be fully saved means not only to come out physically unscathed but emotionally healthy as well.
Redeeming Relevance in the Weekly Parsha: Vayera
Yishmael could claim to be a victim; he only prevails when he subordinates himself to Yitzchak.
Walking With Hashem
People love their GPS; just type in the address and it tells you exactly how to get to where you want to go.
Perfect Together
Bris Bein Habesarim affirmed that Hashem gave the land to Avraham’s children. It does not specify for how long. It did not guarantee the Jewish people eternal ownership of the land