17 Lessons
Parashat Hashavua Where Was Avraham Born?
When Avraham sent his servant to find a wife for Yitzchak, he instructed him to find her in “my land and my birthplace (moladty)” (Bereishit 24:4). While we know the servant went to Aram Naharayim, where Avraham’s brother Nachor lived, there is actually a dispute among commentaries as to where Avraham came from
Chayei Sara On Ethics, Education of Children, and Inter-Personal Relations
Our parasha deals primarily with Yitzchak, the son or Avraham and Sarah, whose education was at the top of Sarah’s interest. Many parents, in fact, leave no stone unturned to ensure that their children have excellent educations. They pay for good schools, look for a good atmosphere, and try to protect them from dangers of all sorts. For better or for worse, though, the most important factor in their success is the personal example the parents set.
Parashat Hashavua Kohanim and Power
Our matriarch Sarah’s name (literally and roughly, female officer) hints that she was far more than an excellent wife and mother; she was a leader in her own right. The other name attributed to her, Yiska (see Bereishit 11:29 with Rashi), may also be connected to the word nesicha (princess). However, this week we want to focus on a different type of position of power, as seen in the haftara.
Chayei Sara Presents That Keep the Family Going
Parashat Chayei Sara
This he did by sending away his sons from the concubines to a foreign land during his lifetime, after giving them presents; Yehoshafat, King of Yehuda also gave presents (matanot) to his sons; What is the diffrence between the presents?
Chayei Sara Old and Improved
Parashat Chayei Sara
Chazal chose the first perek of Melachim as the haftara of Chayei Sarah. What is the connection between them?