Yitzhak - Similarity to Avraham

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1. "Avraham Bore Yitzchak..."

   Prof. Jonathan Grossman

   Yitzchak’s actions seem similar to those of his father Avraham. A closer look at the relationship between Yitzchak and Abimelech reveals that Yitzchak resolves moral dilemmas that Avraham leaves open ended.

2. The Differences Between Avraham and Yitzchak

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Yitzchak’s character is often viewed as parallel to Avraham, as depicted in Midrash Hagadol: “All things that happened to Avraham – happened to Yitzchak.” The midrash indicates that there is no innovation by Yitzchak, whose strength is primarily in maintaining and stabilizing the path that his father had forged. Is this indeed a correct reading of the text? Perhaps the many points of comparison highlight the differences between these two characters, and emphasize Yitzchak’s unique personality.

3. Yitzhak

   HaTanakh.com Staff

4. Yitzhak's Name: Laughter or Law?

   Rabbi David Silverberg

5. "Who is This Man Who Walks in the Field Towards Us?"

   Dr. Brachi Elitzur

   What is Yitzchak's mission? Yitzchak is born into something that already exists, and his job is to preserve it even under the most difficult conditions. The enthusiasm aroused by Avraham's revolution has died down; the environment is sometimes even suspicious and hostile. Yitzchak is "he who sows with tears," his spirit unbroken by the treachery of the land and the jealousy of those around him, faithfully maintaining his father's achievements and bequeathing them to his own progeny. Yitzchak is a man of the Land of Israel, stubbornly holding onto its soil and bearing the message of his rootedness in it as the sole condition for ensuring its continuation.

6. Because Avraham Kept the Covenant - Yitzhak Inherits?

   Rabbi Aytan Kadden

7. "Toladot" of Yitzhak: Continuity

   Rabbi David Silverberg

8. Mesheh Hokhma: Why did Yitzhak Build an Altar Now?

   Rabbi David Silverberg

9. Yitzhak's and Avraham's Agreements with Avimelekh

   Rabbi David Silverberg

10. Yitzhak: Following Avraham's Footsteps

    Rabbi David Silverberg

11. The Three Stories of the Matriarchs Taken to the King

    Rabbi Gad Eldad

    In Parashat Toldot, we encounter for the third time one of the patriarchs wishing to settle in a new place - where he introduces his wife as his sister, but the king finds out and confronts him. The first and second stories involve Avraham. The second and third stories both take place in Gerar. From this perspective, the middle story is the link that connects all three stories, and it is indeed the most detailed of them.

    Why did Avraham use the "sister-wife" subterfuge a second time, even though it did not work in Egypt? Was he in the wrong? Was Avimelekh innocent? What is his true character? And why is the plague on his house mentioned only at the very end? Did Avimelekh's full obedience to God's command  stem from genuine integrity and morality, or from coercion?

     

12. Parshat Toldot Part 3: Yitzhak's Wells

    Rabbi Gad Dishi | 35 minutes

    This podcast concludes perek 26, focusing on Yitzchak’s life. Through a textual analysis we can notice the parallels with Avraham’s life, as Yitzchak attempts to reinforce Avraham’s actions while still forming his own identity. We can also notice the theme of the wells that is prevalent throughout the chapter. 

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13. “Avraham begot Yitzchak”

    Rabbi Shimon Klein

    At the beginning of Parashat Toldot, Yitzchak is referred to as “Yitzchak, son of Avraham,” but the text then goes on to note, “Avraham begot Yitzchak.” The reader is perplexed: is this statement of lineage not a reformulation of what has just been said? Indeed, on the level of objective fact, it says exactly the same thing. In terms of inner essence, however, the focus is quite different. In the phrase, “Yitzchak, son of Avraham,” the subject is Yitzchak, and these words serve as an introduction to the description of his life and works. The fact that he is referred to as “son of Avraham” points to his direction, his source of inspiration. However, the text does not suffice with this statement of lineage, but invites us, as it were, to view the matter from a different perspective, where the subject is Avraham. It is Avraham who is dominant; it is he who bore Yitzchak and molded his character. A powerful paternal presence emerges from this description. In this shiur, we will embark on a journey through the text to locate the roots and essence of this presence.

14. 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.