Misgav Ladach
Jacob goes down to Egypt and begins a comfortable period of life thanks to Joseph’s proximity to Pharaoh’s regime. But immediately after...
A Double Redemption
In our parasha we confront the status of exile for the first time in our Jewish history. Yaakov and his sons find themselves in Galut...
Something to think about...
Yishmael is a different story. Why? Before Yaakov Avinu passed away he blessed his sons. This started not with his direct sons, but with...
The Purpose of Galut Mitzrayim
In our parasha we confront the status of exile for the first time in our Jewish history. Yaakov and his sons find themselves in Galut...
Rachel's Tomb
As Jacob’s death is approaching, Jacob calls Joseph and begins to prepare him for what to do after his death, but suddenly there is a...
Ein Sinia
This week’s parasha begins with the story of Jacob’s trip to Haran and his stop in Bet El on his way. Jacob stops in Bet El to spend the...
Dreams and Ladders
Reading our parasha we can see that Yaakov has a very close acquaintance with dreams and angels. At the beginning of the parasha, when...
Eretz Yisrael - Eretz Mitzvot
Throughout Chumash Breishit we can find Eretz Yisrael as a central part of the drama. Ever since Avraham Avinu started his journey from...
Eshkol Region - Nahal Gerar
The first Sabra in the entire Jewish people built his life in the Promised Land, but not everything went easily for him. After several...
Dealing with Your History - Chayei Sarah
After the whole long and detailed story of Eliezer looking for a bride for Yitzchak, he is finally on his way back with his mission...
