Vayeira & Lapses in Emunah
Sometimes we struggle with our emunah. That’s okay. The sidra illuminates.
Vayeira & Lapses of Emunah
This week we’re going to look at two aspects of Emunah.
Shemos & The Purpose of Our Suffering
Last week we examined the parsha and how Yaakov Avinu is the archetype of emunah. In our discussion, a difficulty was raised regarding Yaakov. When Yaakov encounters Paro, Paro asks about his age. Yaakov tells him the years of his life were few and difficult. The simple reading of the text leads us to the…
Shemos & Purpose of Our Suffering
Let’s explore the idea of suffering and what the parsha can teach us on it.
Vayechi & Tefillah
Let’s chat about the parsha, emunah, and tefillah.
Blessings of Emunah, But Only If We Ask
When discussing Emunah, Tefillah, and the Parsha, really this week is one of the best times to do it. In the sidra, Vayechi, we see the shevatim are given their brachos from Yaakov Avinu. Every Friday night a father recalls the brachos given to Menashe and Efraim. There’s so much here to cover.
Anger
Anger is the measuring rod of one’s growth in emunah. How? Listen to learn more…
Teshuva M’ahava & Ner Chanukah
There are times in history when we repent out of fear, and there are times when we repent out of love. We learn these attributes from the Avos. The Bobover Ruv brings a Midrash to teach us this concept…
Divine Providence vs Free Will
What is free will, and to what degree? Tune in as I explain this historically misunderstood topic.
HaShem Created Me Continually
We are a constant creation of HaShem. Learn how recognizing this elevates your emunah.
Pure Light
How do we grow our emunah in our neshama to keep that pure light strong and bright?
Secular Avodah Zara
In Parshas Toldos, Yaakov Avinu shows great hesitancy at the ruse of his mother to dress up as his brother to receive the Brachos. The Medrash teaches that Yaakov feared to appear like one who worshipped Avodah Zara.