Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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This article discusses Yosef's policy in preparation for the settlement of his family in Goshen, and the distinction between the priests of Egypt and the...
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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Where was Rachel buried? Why is she the one crying for her children, and why does God answer her prayers? The answers to these questions leads us on a...
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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Many interpretations were offered to explain the nature of Reuven's sin with Bilhah. This lesson will explore Reuven's sin punishment, and repentance, in...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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The fact that Yaakov's name was changed appears twice in the Torah. Why? What is the purpose of the repetition?
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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How did Yaakov's ladder look? How was it structured, where did it stand, and where was the middle of the ladder?
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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This lesson explores the similarities and differences between Yosef and Yehuda, the two outstanding sons of Yaakov, each destined to bear Mashiah.
Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein
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The messages that stem from the story of selecting an heir for David - whether Adoniah or Shlomo - is that the moral legacy is the only one that will...
Rabbi Ezra Bick
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Who is Isaac? Why, despite his seemingly passive nature, is he named as one of the patriarchs?
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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Despite Chazal's general hostility toward Esav, they benefitted him with one great deed: his respect for his father Yitzchak. What is the significance of...
