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Parshat Vayera 5786
Rabbi Jablinowitz
This week’s parsha begins with the words וירא אליו ד' באלוני ממרא. Rashi comments that Hashem came to visit Avraham who was recovering from his Bris Milah. This is why no conversation takes place; Hashem appeared to Avraham to be with him, teaching us the importance of the m Read more...
Parshat Toldos 5786
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha that Rivka has a difficult pregnancy, and she seeks out the word of Hashem to explain her predicament. Hashem tells her (through the prophet, according to Rashi, Shem), that she is carrying two nations in her womb; ולאם מלאם יאמץ. They will struggle wi Read more...
Parshat Chayei Sarah 5786
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read at the end of this week’s parsha that Avraham gave away his possessions to his children. The pasuk states (Chapter 25, Pasuk 5), ויתן את כל אשר לו ליצחק; Avraham Avinu gave everything he had to his son Yitzchak. And the very next pasuk states, ולבני הפילגש Read more...
Parshat Vayeitzei 5786
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in the very beginning of this week’s parsha (Chapter 28, Pasuk 11), ויפגע במקום וילן שם כי בא השמש. Yaakov arrived at the place and stayed overnight for the sun had set. Rashi comments, based on the Medrash Rabbah (68,10), that the sun set early unexpectedly and Read more...
