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...
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...
Lighting Shabbat Candles
There is a mitzva to light a candle to honor Shabbat. There are three reasons for this: 1) to honor Shabbat, as a banquet without light...
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...
Shabbat - Brushing Teeth and Toothpaste
One may brush one’s teeth on Shabbat to clean them and to treat bad breath. Similarly, mouthwash may be used to freshen one’s breath....
What should we prepare for Shabbat?
Last week we learned about the importance of one preparing for Shabbat by himself, this week we will learn about what are the...
The Mitzvah to take part in Shabbat preparation
The Torah states: “On the sixth day, they shall prepare what they have brought in” (Shemot 16:5). It is inferred from here that there is...
