Bereishit archive
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Dvar Torah: Vayishlach
How to handle challenge What did Ya’acov do on the day that could have been the penultimate day of his life? The twin brothers, Ya’acov and Eisav had been separated Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Vayeitsei
Being Jewish means being grateful! What does the term Jew literally mean? The answer comes in Parashat Vayeitsei. The Torah describes the 22 year sojourn of Yaacov and his family Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Toldot
Did you know that on their wedding day, a bride and groom are forgiven for all their sins? On their wedding day, a bride and groom are forgiven for all Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Chayei Sarah
So what was Yitzchak doing? In Parashat Chayei Sarah we read how Avraham had sent his servant to Mesopotamia to find a wife for Yitzchak. Throughout the long absence Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Vayeira
What’s the difference between sand and the stars? Immediately after the Akeida, Hashem gave Avraham a wonderful blessing: ‘Veharbah arbeh et zaracha k’chochvei hashamyim v’chachol asher al sfat hayam’ I Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Lech Lecha
Did you know that Sheva Brachot are in the Paraha of Lech Lecha? Immediately after Hashem commands Avram and Sarai to uproot themselves from the land of Mesopotamia in order Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Noach
What was the primary sin of the generation of the flood? In Parshat Noach we are told ‘Vatishachet HaAretz lifnei HaElokim’ – ‘the earth became corrupted before Hashem’. The Kotsker Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Bereishit
Why does the Torah not count correctly? In Psalm 90 we are taught ‘limnot yamenu kein hoda’ah, vnavi levav chochma – ‘teach us Hashem, to number our days correctly so Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayechi
This week, the Chief Rabbi explains the Biblical precedent for family disagreements. Grandparents should keep shtum, they should not mix. But might there be situation in which a rare exception Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayigash
This week, the Chief Rabbi identifies the crucial ingredient for Jewish survival over thousands of years. If you were building a new town or city what is the first structure Read more...
