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38 articles- Bris Bein HaBasarim Covenant Between the PartsAn analysis of the timeline and textual difficulties of the Bris Bein HaBasarim, exploring the 400-year prophecy and the age of Avraham during the covenant.
- Opposite OrderAn exploration of why God's blessing precedes the subject while His curse follows it in Genesis 12:3, featuring insights from the Kli Yakar, Vilna Gaon, and oth
- He Should No Longer Be Called Avram But AvrohomAn exploration of the halachic prohibition of calling Avrohom by his former name Avram, examining why it is excluded from the 613 Mitzvos and its modern applica
- You Are My SisterAn exploration of the Midrashic connection between Avraham and Sarah's conduct in Egypt and the halachic principle of saving a life on Shabbos.
- Avrohom and CohanimAn analysis of why the Kehunah was transferred from Shem to Avrohom, exploring the halachic priority of blessing Hashem before humans and its application today.
- Avrohom’s Discovery of G-dExplore the debate over whether Avrohom recognized G-d at age three or forty, and what this teaches about simple faith versus mature, reasoned belief.
- Sins and Virtues of Our Avot and ImahotAlex Israel explores how commentators like Ramban and Rav Hirsch address the moral failings of the Avot and Imahot, specifically regarding Avrohom and Sarah.
- The Torah’s Approach to the Flaws of Biblical FiguresRabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch explains why the Torah records the flaws of biblical figures, arguing that their struggles make them relatable models for self-contr
- Dirt Dust and AshesAn exploration of the Hebrew words for dirt, dust, and ashes—afar, eifer, avak, and deshen—examining their etymological roots and spiritual significance in Tora
- Rebbe’s Understanding of Some Issues from Parshas Lech LechaAn analysis of the Rebbe's insights on Parshas Lech Lecha, covering types of spiritual love, Avrohom's altars, the laws of Milah on Shabbos, and Eretz Yisrael.
- Battle of the Kings Purpose of the StoryAn analysis of why the Torah includes the Battle of the Kings, exploring Avrohom's character, the realization of Divine promises, and the foreshadowing of histo
- Mi Shepara Whats Wrong with Backing OutExplore the halachic concept of Mi Shepara, the semi-curse for backing out of a sale after payment, based on Bava Metzia and the Shulchan Aruch.
- Mi Shepara and Modern Financial TransactionsAn analysis of the Mi Shepara curse in Halacha, exploring its application to modern financial transactions like stock options, bank transfers, and credit cards.
- Issuing and Understanding the Mi Shepara CurseAn exploration of the Mi Shepara curse in Jewish law, detailing how the court issues it and the symbolic connection to four historically punished generations.
- Absorbing Loss and Backing Out of TransactionsExplore the halachic perspectives on backing out of transactions due to potential loss or price fluctuations based on Bava Metzia and the Code of Jewish Law.
- Torah Allusion to the Mi Shepara CurseExplore the Torah source for the Mi Shepara curse through Rabbi Yosi's teaching on Vayikra 19:36, emphasizing the importance of keeping one's word in business.
- How Are Tefillin Retzuos MadeAn exploration of the halachos and manufacturing process of tefillin straps (retzuos), covering their origins in Parshas Lech Lecha and the laws of kosher leath
- Manufacturing and Maintaining Tefillin RetzuosAn exploration of the halachic requirements for manufacturing tefillin retzuos, focusing on the necessity of lishma and the debate over handmade versus machine-
- Checking and Caring for Tefillin RetzuosA practical guide to maintaining tefillin, covering retzuos blackness, batim squareness, stitch integrity, and proper storage to ensure halachic compliance.
- The Coin of Avrohom AvinuExplore the Midrashic and Gemara insights regarding the symbolic coin of Avrohom Avinu, featuring an old man and woman on one side and a youth on the other.
- Ad Heinah: One Word Saves the JewsExplore how the phrase Ad Heinah from the Covenant Between the Pieces served as Moshe's powerful defense for the Jewish people and its role in Nishmat Kol Chai.
- Other commentsRabbeinu Bachayei and Radak explain the phrase until then in Genesis, discussing the return to Canaan and God's patience with the sins of the Emorites.
- START OF THE TWO THOUSAND YEARS OF TORAHAn exploration of the Talmudic teaching that the two thousand years of Torah began when Abraham and Sarah converted souls in Charan in the year 2001.
- BE CAREFUL WITH THE HONOR OF ONE’S WIFEA discussion on the importance of honoring one's wife, citing the Gemara in Bava Metzia and the source in Bereishit regarding Avraham's blessings.
- AVROHOM MERITED THE TWO MITZVOS OF TZITZIS AND TEFILLINAn analysis of the Midrash regarding Avrohom's refusal of spoils, exploring how his actions led to the mitzvos of Tzitzis and Tefillin for his descendants.
- Tosafes BerachaInsights from Tosafes Beracha on Parshas Lech Lecha covering the honor of one's wife, the nature of disputes, and linguistic nuances in the Torah text.
- Baruch She'amarAn exploration of the morning prayers Baruch Sheamar and Adon Olam, focusing on their connection to Avrohom Avinu and the status of righteous converts.
- Hagadah of PesachAn analysis of why Marror is central to the Passover Seder and how the bitterness of the Egyptian exile actually contributed to an earlier redemption.
- Take and GoAn analysis of the word 'Valech' appearing five times in Tanach, connecting Sarah, Rivka, Avishag, and Elisha's staff through the insights of Baal HaTurim.
- Baruch HaShemAn analysis of the Baal HaTurim's teaching on the seven verses in the Torah that bless Hashem, their word counts, and their symbolic connections to daily life.
- Twenty-Five Years HenceAn analysis of the Baal haTurim's commentary on Gematria in Bereishis 15:5, exploring the birth of Yitzchak and the thirty Tzadikim who sustain the world.
- PARSHA Lech Lecha SELECTIONSInsights from the Ohr HaChaim HaKadosh on Parshat Lech Lecha, discussing Sarah's laughter, Hashem's communication with Avraham, and the meeting with Malki Tzede
- Bereishis 15,3 —then Avrom said, “See, to me You have given no offspring; and see, my steward inherits me.”An exploration of the Ohr HaChaim's commentary on why Avraham requested offspring despite God's promise, contrasting the metaphors of dust and stars.
- Rabeinu BachayeiRabeinu Bachayei explores Avram's rescue of Lot, the numerical significance of his 318 men as Eliezer's merit, and his refusal to take spoils from the King of S
- Rabbi Saadyah Gaon's Interpretation of Threads and ShoelacesAn exploration of Rabbi Saadyah Gaon's insights on Avram's refusal of spoils and the midrashic consequences of Sarai's appeal to divine justice against Hagar.
- Meshech Chochmah on Parshas Lech LechaExplore the Meshech Chochmah's insight on how Avraham acquired Eretz Yisrael through both vision and walking, distinguishing between spiritual and physical owne
- The Weekly Haftorah for Parshat Lech LechaReuben Ebrahimoff explores the Haftorah for Parshat Lech Lecha, connecting Isaiah's prophecies of comfort and Abraham's legacy to the Jewish people's return to
- Understanding the Parsha According to the RebbeExplore insights from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Parshas Lech Lecha, covering Avraham's journey to Egypt, the significance of Bris Milah, and spiritual growth.
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