Torah Thoughts, Stories, and Inspiration on the weekly Parsha
In this week’s Parsha, Yaakov passes away. The Shevatim were very nervous. They were afraid of a vendetta from Yosef. They suspected that previously Yosef was only kind to them because their father was alive. However, now that their father passed away, they thought that Yosef might retaliate and fight against them after what they…
In this week’s Parsha, Yosef reveals his identity to his brothers. He says the two dramatic words – Ani Yosef – I am Yosef!” These two words shocked and shook Yosef’s brothers to the core. The brothers’ accusation, fear, and punitive action against Yosef were all wrong. For years they perceived Yosef as a vain…
In this week’s Parsha, Yosef ascends to great power. He became the viceroy, the ruler of Mitzrayim. In this role, he encountered his brothers who came during the famine looking for food. As Yosef’s brothers stood facing him, they had no idea it was him. They had no idea that the man they were in…
Vayimaen – Yosef Refused to Sin! How? What Gave him the Strength? In this week’s Parsha, Yosef faced a huge test. He had the nisayon of a lifetime. His boss’s wife, Eishes Potifar, attempted to seduce him relentlessly and entice him to sin. She tried to get him to sin with her. Yosef was seventeen…
In this week’s Parsha, the pasuk says Vayivaser Yaakov levado – Yaakov was left alone. As a result of being left alone, Yaakov got hurt. He was injured by an angel, the Shar shel Eisav. The Torah says that because of his injury, Klal Yisroel is prohibited to eat from the Gid Hanesha – from…
In this week’s Parsha, in the midst of Yaakov Avinu’s travels, the sun prematurely set, and Yaakov went to sleep. He suddenly had a dream. The pasuk says that when Yaakov woke up from his dream he was immediately spurred to action. He recognized the holiness of the place and the importance of the moment….
In this week’s Parsha, the Torah tells us that Yitzchok loved Eisav. Why? Ki tzayid befiv, because Eisav would supply him with hunted animals. Yitzchok loved Eisav because of the food that he provided him with. There is a big question here. How can it be that Yitzchok loved Eisav because of food? Yitzchak wasn’t…
In this week’s Parsha, we learn about Yitzchak Avinu who was 40 years old and still single. He needed to get married. The pasuk tells us, “Vayeitze Yitzchak lasuach basadeh” – Yitzchok went out to pray in the field. The pasuk continues, “Vayisa einav vayar” – he lifted his eyes and his intended bride, his…
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In this week’s Parsha, Avraham is recovering a heroic feat. He did something exceedingly brave, courageous, and holy. He circumcised himself at the age of ninety-nine. Avraham went under the knife and received a bris milah. This resulted into a Divine Revelation where Hashem appeared to him. The pasuk says, Vayeira eilav Hashem – Hashem…
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In this week’s Parsha, Hashem compares the Jewish people to the stars in the heavens. The pasuk says, Vayeitzei Oso Hachutzah… – “Hashem brought Avraham outside and said, “Look towards the heaven and count the stars… That is how numerous your descendants will be.” The question is why? Why are Jews compared to stars? What…
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