October 28, 2021 | 22 Cheshvan, 5782 | Torah Portion: Chayei Sarah, Genesis 23:1-25:18 | Haftorah: Kings I 1:1-31
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Sarah Lived the Good Life
The Torah records for us the years of the life of our mother Sarah. It is done in a lengthy fashion counting one hundred years, twenty years and ...read more
Honoring Parents: Basic Requirements
The sensitivity that one must have in performing the mitzvah of kibbud av v'eim, honoring one's parents, is expressed in our Sages' comment on ...read more
Eliezer Journeys from Arur to Baruch by Bypassing Negiyus
These divrei Torah were adapted from the hashkafa portion of Rabbi Yissocher Frand's Commuter Chavrusah Series on the weekly portion: #1224 - I ...read more
When to Worry, When to Chill
This week we read the parsha of Chayei Sarah--the life of Sarah. Our parsha begins with the counting of Sarah's years upon her death. Avrohom ...read more
The Gateway to Eden
As we read the Book of Genesis, we are spellbound by a rapid succession of sharp and vivid images that leave deep and lasting impressions. The ...read more
Shevuah: I Solemnly Swear
The Mitzvah:
A person must be careful to observe every oath and vow that emerges from his lips. Having pronounced an oath, he cannot ...read more
The Strength Of The Son
"Yitzchak went out to pray in the field towards evening..."(24:63)
Rashi translates "lasu'ach" which generally means "to speak", as "to pray". read more
Seeing Through the Cover
Eliezer, our forefather Avraham's faithful servant, was dispatched to find a wife for his master's son, Yitzchak (Isaac). He decided to test the ...read more
The Rising Waters of Menschlichkeit
Avraham [Abraham] sent his servant Eliezer on quite a difficult mission. Find a shidduch [match] for not only the world's most eligible bachelor, read more
At The Right Time
Friday Night
AFTER THE DEATH and burial of Sarah, Avraham returned to the matter at hand, marrying of her only son, Yitzchak. The Akeidah had ...read more
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Chapter 2, Mishna 2(a) : Torah Study vs. Earning a Livelihood – Part I
Rabban Gamliel the son of Rabbi Yehuda the Prince said: Good is Torah study together with a worldly occupation, for the exertion in both makes ...read more
Bowing Down
"... and we bend down, bow, and give thanks before the King who reigns over kings" (ibid.). Pausing after the word thanks could imply a reference read more
Rabbi Looking for Another Position
Question 89: Rabbi Looking for Another Position Let's say a Rabbi who has an employment contract with a synagogue is interested in finding ...read more
Body & Beauty In Our Physical World: A Jewish Perspective Part III
As the final installment in our three part series on the relationship between inner and outer beauty, we explore the concept of feminine modesty ...read more
Guilty Parties
She conceived and bore a son; and she said, "God has gathered away my humiliation." (Bereshith 30:23)
The name "Yosef" stems from the root ...read more
Chapter 5, Law 1(b) – Going Beyond the Bounds
Just as a wise man is distinct in his wisdom and his character traits, and he stands apart from others regarding them, so too he must be distinct read more
Chapter 2, Mishna 1(b) : Diversity In Judaism
Rabbi [Yehuda haNasi] said: What is the proper path a person should choose for himself? Whatever brings glory to himself [before G-d], and grants read more
The Father of Deceivers
"And Lavan gathered all of the residents of his area and made a wedding banquet." (Bereshith 29:22)
Lavan earned the name Lavan "HaArami" (the read more
Vanity and Emptiness
"They bow down to vanity and emptiness and pray to a god who does not save them ..." (from Aleinu, based on Yeshaya 45,20). The numerical values ...read more
Bringing Food into Arenas and Theaters
Question 88: Bringing Food into Arenas and Theaters Some public places, such as arenas and theaters, have policies that prohibit patrons from ...read more
