Dec 12, 2024
Ramban on the Torah | 5785 | 07 | Vayishlach, by Rav Eli Weber
What do we need to do in response to a modern Esav? Were Shimon and Levi right? Why did Yaakov not bury Rachel in Chevron?
Dec 5, 2024
Ramban on the Torah | 5785 | 06 | Vayetze, by Rav Eli Weber
Did Yaakov hate Leah? Why does Yaakov get angry at Rachel? Why does Yaakov get angry at Lavan?
Dec 5, 2024
Vayetze | Yaakov's Years in Haran, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
Parashat Vayetze, from beginning to end, details Yaakov's years "on the run", all of which are in Haran. How long was he there? Yaakov tells us - "I was in your house for 20 years..."; however, limiting Yaakov's years there to 20 raises numerous...
Nov 28, 2024
Ramban on the Torah | 5785 | 05 | Toldot, by Rav Eli Weber
Why did Hashem swear to each of the Avot? Did the Avot keep the Torah before it was given? Why was Yaakov ashamed of what he did?
Nov 27, 2024
Toldot | "Do You Have Only One Blessing, Father?" by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
The central story of Parashat Toldot is Yaakov's successful deception of his father, Yitzchak, to "steal" the blessing intended for Esav. When Esav learns of the ruse, his plaint to his father is "do you have but one blessing, my father"? Indeed,...