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The Difference Between Haftarat Nahamu and Haftarat Ekev
Haftarot: Ekev/Nahamu
Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein
The nation's suffering is intensified due to the length of the exile, and the feeling that God has abandoned them. The prophet encourages the nation by reminding them of the stable elements in their relationship with God: The fact that God relates to them as a parent, and views them as children; the fact that God vies them as a precious treasure; and the parable to a divorced wife to whom God continues to be loyal. The prophet later claims that God has not forgotten His nation, but the nation has shown that they are not ready for redemption.
The Story of Yosef: A Fresh Look
Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropper
תאריך פרסום: תש"ע | | 58 minutes
Two main moral questions arise from the story of Yosef and his brothers: Why doesn't Yosef contact his father? Why does he have to put his brothers through all the cruelty? This shiur examines the story of Yosef from a psychological perspective, by closely examining the characters and personalities of Yaakov, Yosef, and the brothers. Examining the story from this perspective sheds light on the reasons behind the actions and emotions of the characters, and teaches a lesson about the tremendous impact parents have on the development of their children, which ultimately influences the continuity of Am Yisrael.
Relationships Revealed - Rachel, Leah and the "Dudaim" Episode
Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein | 56 minutes
By examining the story of the "dudaim", we notice Yaakov's complex familial relationships: the parent-child relationships of Leah and her children, and the husband-wife relationship of Yaakov and Rachel. While Rachel and Leah may have thought that these relationships may be bartered and exchanged, the "dudaim" story teaches us that in fact this is not the case.
Forging the Eternal Inheritance
Rabbi Ben-Tzion Spitz
Noah, the Dove and the Raven
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
Psalm 127: The Difference Between “In Vain” and “Tranquility”
Part 6
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
This psalm, with its two halves, deals with the fundamental values of man's life, with his most basic existential needs: a roof over his head, a city to defend him from enemies, and food for the subsistence of himself and his family. The family is the crown of all the other values mentioned before it, and they all constitute conditions and preparations for its establishment. This is because family is not merely a necessary aid to the survival of its members, but rather, with the establishment of a family, a person realizes his most basic human mission: to emerge from his solitariness and give rise to progeny who will perpetuate his existence over the course of the generations.

Our psalm in its entirety describes adult life from the building of a house and attaining a livelihood, to the siring of children and their reaching adulthood, when they can already assist their father.
Reuven's Well-Intentioned Mistake
Rabbi David Silverberg
Tosafists on Yosef's Ascent to See Yaakov
Rabbi David Silverberg
God's Presence in the Mishkan after the Golden Calf: The Nature of God's Relationship with Israel
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 22 minutes
In Vayakhel-Pekudei, there is an interesting phenonenon of the repetition (in certain places) of "as God commanded" - mostly occuring in the descriptions of the construction of the Mishkan vessels. It comes up once again after the Mishkan is set up. Afterward, God's presence is felt in the Mishkan to the extent that even Moshe cannot enter the Tent of Meeting.

The description of Bnei Yisrael's fulfilment of God's instructions, and especially, the description of God's presence entering the Mishkan, highlight the special relationship between God and Israel. Astonishingly, even after the Sin of the Golden Calf (and its aftermath), the relationship continues. In this shiur, we contemplate the duality of God's relationship with Israel as expressed in these chapters: there are aspects of the constancy (and difficulty) of a parent-child relationship, as well as the passion (and risks) of the marriage relationship.
Kedoshim: Social Values, Laws, and Boundaries
Rabbi Shlomo Dov Rosen
Family Feeling
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
Repeatedly in this week’s parsha we read of social legislation couched in the language of family. “Your brother” in these verses is not meant literally. At times it means “your relative”, but mostly it means “your fellow Jew”. This is a distinctive way of thinking about society and our obligations to others.

This article is part of the Covenant & Conversation series.

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Family Feeling (Audio)
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks | 8 minutes
Repeatedly in this week’s parsha we read of social legislation couched in the language of family. “Your brother” in these verses is not meant literally. At times it means “your relative”, but mostly it means “your fellow Jew”. This is a distinctive way of thinking about society and our obligations to others.

This lecture is part of the Covenant & Conversation series.

To read more from Rabbi Sacks or to subscribe to his mailing list, please visit http://www.rabbisacks.org/. You can also follow him on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Yirmiahu and Family Metaphors for God's Relationship with Israel
Erev Shabbat Pinchas 5769
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 18 minutes
We begin the Three Weeks leading up to Tisha Be'Av (the Ninth of Av) with Haftarot from the book of Yirmiahu. Yirmiahu seems to be very pessimistic and dark on the most part. He is constantly disbelieved and must warn the people of the bitter reality which they do not wish to confront.

He is commanded to tell the people of Israel about God's plan to destroy - but also about His plans to rebuild. During the Three Weeks, the haftarot seem to focus on the more depressing content, but within these chapters are also some messages of hope.

Chapter 3 begins with an analogy of a wife who is unfaithful, who cannot then return to her first husband. Can the people of Israel return to God, or are they too far gone in their sins? We find that Yirmiahu begins to take up a different theme, using the metaphor of a parent-child relationship. No matter how far the children stray, there is always an option to return.
Behalotcha: Running Away
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Moshe Confronts Korah: Pragmatic Humility and Covenantal Attitudes
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 18 minutes
This week, we examine the challenge of Korah. Though (in Parashat Behaalotekha) Moshe himself expressed a positive view about the entire nation being on a plane in which they could receive prophecy, he is able to see through Korach's claim of the entire nation being holy, without a need for Moshe. Moshe, though humble, sees Korach's ulterior motives - he wants a chunk of the leadership status for himself.

We turn to the book of Yirmiahu for an insight into the renewal of the covenant in future times: though God established the covenant with Israel when they came out of Egypt, at that time they were like children in their relationship with God, as he "led them by the hand" out of Egypt. In future times, they will not need constant, overt, reassurances that God is present - they will all "know God" in their more adult phase of the relationship with God.
Thoughts on Parashat Re'eh - Part 2
Rabbi Yaakov Beasley
Noach: Stuck in the Present
Rabbi Jay Kelman
Beha'alotecha: The Torah's Guide To Parental Love
Rabbi David Fohrman |
In this week's parsha video, Rabbi Fohrman delves deeper into the Priestly Blessing and its relevant lessons, challenging us to see the path of parental love laid out in the Torah.

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Vayeira: Abraham's Struggle With Loyalty
Rabbi David Fohrman |
What was Abraham thinking as he walked up the mountain to slaughter his long-awaited son? How could Abraham be disloyal to his own paternal responsibilities and betray Isaac? In this video, we explore Abraham’s struggle during the Binding of Isaac through his brief but rich conversation with his son. In so doing, we expose an added element of the test in the command to slaughter his son and uncover a new perspective of Abraham’s greatness.

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Va'etchanan: Seeing Layers in the Ten Commandments
Rabbi David Fohrman |
We've seen the text of the Ten Commandments so many times, but how does the Torah pack so much meaning into so few words? In this parsha video, Rabbi Fohrman shows us how the Torah layers meaning into the Ten Commandments, giving us a sample of the subtleties of the Torah.

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Mishlei Perek 1 (Continued)
Tanach Study
Shani Taragin | 15 minutes
In the first perek of Mishlei the father turns directly to the son and emphasizes the importance of following his parents’ guidance and Torah.

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Mishlei Perek 4
Tanach Study
Shani Taragin | 18 minutes
After a collection of epithets from the previous perakim, perek 4 is a continuation of the advice and wisdom from the father to the son.

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You Can Tell Where This Plant Grew
Rabbanit Dr. Michal Tikochinsky
Ma'aseh Avot Siman l'Banim: Parents and Children in Sefer Bereishit
Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein and Dr. Tova Lichtenstein | Hour
Studying and teaching Sefer Breishit can be a tool in understanding the parent child relationship in all its complexity. Issues such as sameness and difference, continuity, change and tradition can be learned from the fathers and mothers of Am Israel. This panel of a mother who is social worker and a son who is a Rosh Yeshiva will address these issues theoretically and practically.