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Parshat Vayera 5785
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha about the birth of Yitzchak. In last week’s parsha, Lech Lecha, Avraham is told he will have a son and it says (Chapter 17, Pasuk 19), וקראת את שמו יצחק; you will name him Yitzchak. And Rashi teaches in his first p’shat on this pasuk, ע Read more...
Parshat Chayei Sarah 5785
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha that after he completed the arrangements for Yitzchak to marry Rivka, Avraham remarried Hagar. The pasuk states (Chapter 25, Pasuk 1), ויסף אברהם ויקח אשה ושמה קטורה; Avraham took a wife and her name was Keturah. Rashi explains that his wi Read more...
Parshat Toldos 5785
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha that Yaakov receives the blessings intended for Eisav. He follows the directions of his mother Rivka, and dresses up in the clothes of Eisav. And when he approaches his father Yitzchak, who asks him who he is, he responds (Chapter 27, Pasuk 19), אנכי עשו ב Read more...
Parshat Vayeitzei 5785
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in the 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 as the sun had set. Rashi teaches that Chazal learn from the word ויפגע that Yaakov prayed, establishing the even Read more...
