The Widow in Tzarfat (part II)
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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Eliyahu chooses a miraculous existence of survival for himself despite the suffering of others, who do not have miracles to sustain them, rather than...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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Eliyahu’s move to Tzarfat symbolizes a continuation of the argument between God and Eliyahu that began at Nahal Kerit. The move brings Eliyahu in contact...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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While God has fulfilled Eliyahu’s decree of drought, God’s choice of words to Eliyahu, the name of the location to which he is sent, and the fact that he...
Eliyahu's Experiences During the Drought: ֠For What Purpose Are They Recorded?
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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The first verse of Chapter 17 begins the three years of drought and the first verse of Chapter 18 begins the end of the drought. From Chapter 18 one can...
Eliyahu's Oath: Commanded by God or on the Initiative of the Prophet?
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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The Sages and commentators agree that Eliyahu’s decree of drought was not commanded by God but was his own initiative. The absence of the words “So says...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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With no introduction, Eliyahu – who was apparently an experienced prophet – bursts onto the scene and decrees to Ahav that no rain will fall. It appears...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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Sefer Melakhim dedicates two literary sections to the activities of two prophets. Eliyahu and Elisha perform many miracles and Elisha is Eliyahu’s...
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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A chronological summary of all of the chapters in Sefer Daniel.
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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The Rambam posits that the ultimate punishment for the wicked is ceasing to exist like an animal. The Ramban disagrees and believes that the ultimate...
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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The importance of the faith in the resurrection of the dead is stressed by the Sages and the Rambam. God’s original plan was for man to live eternally....
