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Parshat Toldos 5781
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha about the different wells that Yitzchak and Avraham dug, and the disputes which resulted. First we read (Chapter 26, Pasuk 15), V’Chol Ha’Be’eros Asher Chafru Avdei Aviv Bimei Avraham Aviv, Sitmum Pelishtim, Va’Yemalum Afar. All the wells w Read more...
Parshat Vayeitzei 5781
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha that Yaakov married and had children while living in the house of Lavan. Right after Yosef was born, Yaakov tells his wives he is ready to go home. The pasuk says (Chapter 30, Pasuk 25), Vayehi Ka’asher Yaldah Rachel es Yosef Vayomer Yaakov el Lavan Shalchei Read more...
Parshat Vayishlach 5781
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha that Yaakov Avinu comes home to Eretz Yisrael after his ordeal with Lavan and his encounter with his brother Eisav. The Torah describes his homecoming by stating (Chapter 33, Pasuk 18), Vayavo Yaakov Shalem Ir Shechem. Rashi comments that he returned Shalem, whole Read more...
Parshat Mikeitz 5781
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha that when Yosef’s brothers returned to Egypt with their brother Binyamin, Yosef invited them to dine with him. The Torah, in describing the meal, states (Chapter 43, Pasuk 34), Vayishtu Vayishkeru Imo, they drank and became intoxicated with him. Rashi commen Read more...
