In this week’s Parsha, Hashem tells Avraham to look at the stars. Hashem informs Avraham, “So too will be your offspring.” What does this promise mean that the Jewish people will be like stars? Rav ...
One of the most important concepts in Genesis is the idea of brit (covenant). Covenant is a contract between God and people – in the portion of Lech Lecha, between God and the founders of the Jewish ...
There is a story told of a man who was captured behind enemy lines during war. To his horror, he was sentenced to death by firing squad. However, the captain gave the man another option. He told him, ...
When God first spoke to Abraham, He issued a command that changed history: “Lech lecha [go forth] from your country, from your birthplace, and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you ...
5:36 p.m. NYC E.D.T. Sabbath Ends: 6:35 p.m. NYC E.D.T. Sabbath Ends Rabbenu Tam: 7:05 p.m. NYC E.D.T. Rambam Yomi: Hilchos Nedarim chap. 13 – Hilchos Nezirus chap ...