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27 articles- Proper Mannered Behavior Prerequisite to the Acquisition of Torah KnowledgeAn exploration of ethical lessons from Parshas Vayeira, detailing how Avrohom Avinu's actions serve as a blueprint for hospitality, gratitude, and proper conduc
- Bikur Cholim Visiting the SickExplore the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim, its Torah origins, practical guidelines for visiting the sick, the role of phone calls, and the laws of visiting on Shabbos
- Points About Visiting the SickA guide to the Mitzvah of Bikkur Cholim (visiting the sick), covering practical needs, prayer, etiquette, and the spiritual significance of the Divine Presence.
- Avrahams Great Meal Four LessonsRabbi Aryeh Citron explores four profound lessons in kindness derived from Avraham's hospitality to the three angels in Parshat Vayeira, based on Talmudic insig
- A Yeshivah Bachur Should Have a Davar Torah to ShareThe Shela emphasizes the importance of hosting Torah scholars and the value of sharing words of Torah at the table, highlighting the tradition of supporting stu
- Being a Good Guest or The Halachic Etiquette When Visiting Someone’s HouseRabbi Yirmiyahu Kaganoff explores the halachic etiquette of being a guest, derived from Parshas Va’Yera and the Gemara, covering modesty, manners, and obedience
- One Must Do Whatever the Host SaysAn exploration of the Talmudic principle that a guest must obey their host, featuring eleven interpretations ranging from halachic limits to Chassidic insights.
- The Meanings of Blindness in Hebrew and AramaicExplore the etymology and deeper meanings of Hebrew and Aramaic terms for blindness, including iver, suma, sagi-nahor, and the mysterious biblical sanverim.
- Ten Tests of AvrohomAn exploration of the ten tests of Avrohom Avinu, their conflict with his attribute of Chesed, and their connection to the miracles performed for the Jewish peo
- The Akedah – Test of AvrohomAn exploration of why the Torah highlights Avrohom's role in the Akedah over Yitzchak's, featuring insights from the Beis haLevi, Panim Yafos, and other sages.
- A Portrait of YishmaelA comprehensive analysis of Yishmael's character through the lens of various Torah commentators, ranging from innocent to extremely negative perspectives.
- The Seven Lambs of AvrohomExplore the Midrashic connection between Abraham's gift to Abimelech and the Philistines' capture of the Ark, including the miracle of the singing cows.
- Under the TreeAn exploration of Avraham's invitation to his guests to rest under the tree, examining linguistic nuances, the connection to Sukkos, and Divine Providence.
- The Gifts Given in the Merit of Avrohom AvinuExplore how the merit of Avraham Avinu's hospitality relates to the Man, the clouds of glory, and Miriam's well, reconciling conflicting Gemara sources.
- Sealing Off the Two Open Sides of the AlleyRabbi Heschel Greenberg explores the spiritual contrast between Abraham and Avimelech, analyzing the three sources of moral awareness and the Philistine mindset
- ShalshelesAn exploration of the shalsheles cantillation mark as a symbol of psychological ambivalence, alongside a technical analysis of Dagesh Chazak rules in the Torah.
- Hebrew Grammar - Beged KefesAn analysis of the Beged Kefet grammar rules and their exceptions in Parashat Vayera, focusing on the Dagesh Chazak in words like hine nna and kumu tztze'u.
- Torah Temimah - Parshas VayeiraInsights from Rabbi Baruch Epstein's Torah Temimah on Parshas Vayeira, covering modesty, the reward for mitzvos, and the impact of an ordinary person's blessing
- Various Torah Insights on Parshas VayeiraA collection of Torah insights on Parshas Vayeira exploring Avrohom's hospitality, the significance of fixed prayer locations, and the origins of blessing the r
- Shaloh Asani Goy and Al HaTzadikimAn analysis of the blessing Shelo Asani Goy, comparing terms like Goy, Nochri, and Akum, alongside a discussion on the order of praying for others versus onesel
- Hagadah of Pesach & Torah TemimahAn analysis of HaShem's faithfulness in the Hagadah and a Torah Temimah discussion on Yishmael's conduct and judgment based on his current spiritual level.
- Avrohom Sits at the Gate of Gehinnom and Other Baal HaTurim InsightsExplore Baal HaTurim's insights on Parshas Vayeira, including Avraham's role at the gates of Gehinnom, the merits of his hospitality, and the Cave of Machpelah.
- Rabeinu BachayeiRabeinu Bachayei explores the mystical and grammatical significance of Hebrew vowels and names of G-d, focusing on Avrohom's address to the angels in Vayeira.
- Ohr HaChaim on Parashat VayeiraOhr HaChaim explains how Avraham became a chariot for the Divine Presence, why Yitzchak required a new soul at the Akeida, and the healing power of Angel Refael
- The Haftarah for Parashat VayeiraA summary of the Haftarah for Parashat Vayeira from Kings II, detailing Elisha's miracles for the widow and the Shunammite woman, and the power of faith over lo
- Shabbos and Rosh Chodesh – Which Takes PrecedenceAn analysis of why Rosh Chodesh is mentioned before Shabbos in the story of the Shunamite woman, exploring ten different halachic and linguistic explanations.
- Understanding the Parsha according to the teachings of the RebbeExplore insights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Parshas Vayeira, covering Avraham's recovery, the purpose of coercion in Mitzvos, and the three signs of a Jew.
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