Weekly Parsha Thoughts

Yosef tells the brothers, “את האלקים אני ירא, I fear G-d.” In Parshas Vayechi it states, “התחת אלקים אני,” which Rashi explains as a question, “Am I in place of Hashem? If I would have wanted to do bad to you, would... Read More

The passuk states about Yaakov, “ויעל מעליו אלוקים, and G-d left by ascending from being over him.” The Ramban explains that this is like it states about Avraham, “ויעל אלוקים מעל אברהם, and G-d left by ascending from being over Avraham.” In... Read More

The passuk states that Hashem benched Yaakov, “והיה זרעך כעפר הארץ, and your offspring will be as the dirt of the land.” What is special about having offspring as dirt? Rabbeinu Bachya explains that Hashem promised Yaakov that he will have a... Read More

The passuk states “עקב אשר שמע אברהם בקולי וישמר משמרתי מצותי חקותי ותורותי, since Avraham listened to My voice, and he guarded My watch, My mitzvos, My statutes, and My Toros.” Rashi explains that Avraham listened to Hashem when He tested Avraham,... Read More

The pessukim mention that Eliezer – on his own – asked Hashem for a specific method how to find a bride for Yitzchak. It should happen today, by way of drawing water, and she should say “you and your camels should drink.”... Read More

The passuk states “וירא אליו ה’ באלוני ממרא, and Hashem appeared to him – Avraham, in the plains of Mamrey.” Rashi explains the reason why Hashem came was to be me’vaker Avraham who was sick because of his circumcision. Rebi Chama says... Read More