Sep 14, 2023
Rosh Hashana | Akedat Yitzchak (4), by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
Why didn't Avraham protest God's command?
In this four-part series, we examine one of the most mysterious and troubling stories in all of Tanakh - the story of Akeidat Yitzchak (Bereishit 22:1-19). We discuss the selection of this narrative as the קריאת...
Sep 7, 2023
Rosh Hashana | Akedat Yitzchak (3), by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
How do the Midrashim interpret the word נסה in 22:1 - is it a "test" or something else?
In this four-part series, we examine one of the most mysterious and troubling stories in all of Tanakh - the story of Akeidat Yitzchak (Bereishit 22:1-19). We discuss...
Aug 31, 2023
Akedat Yitzchak (2), by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
How ought the Akedah be viewed from the larger perspective of the Avraham story?
In this four-part series, we examine one of the most mysterious and troubling stories in all of Tanakh - the story of Akeidat Yitzchak (Bereishit 22:1-19). We discuss the selection of this...
Aug 24, 2023
Akedat Yitzchak (1), by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
How did Akedat Yitzchak become selected as the preferred Keriat haTorah for 2nd day Rosh Hashana?