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In this week's Parasha, Lech Lecha, we begin once again to learn lessons from the lives of Avraham and Sarah. They were both great nivi'im and understood the ways of Heaven. When Sarah saw that she was not meriting to have children, she began to think of what she could do as a special zechut to change her mazal. Chazal tell us that Sarah was not physically capable of bearing children, as she did not even have a womb. She realized that for such a salvation, she would need an enormous zechut. So what did she do? The pasuk tells us: Sarah gave her maidservant Hagar to Avraham as a wife, saying, "Perhaps I will be built through her." What was so great about giving Hagar to Avraham? Sarah knew that Avraham had a mitzvah to have children, but perhaps she was the one preventing him from fulfilling that mitzvah. With tremendous selflessness, she gave another woman to her own husband, solely so that he could fulfill Hashem's will. Moreover, Sarah could have suggested that Hagar be taken as a pilegesh instead of a full wife. But she was concerned for the kavod of Avraham. He was like a prince, and it was not fitting for him to have less than a true wife. We know that the natural longing of a woman is for the attention of her husband. In fact, the Gemara calls a co-wife a tzarah — a rival — because it becomes a rivalry for their husband's attention. For Sarah to voluntarily offer her husband a different wife so he could fulfill the mitzvah was an act of extraordinary mesirut nefesh. Sarah understood that self-sacrifice brings great berachah and yeshuah. And indeed, later in the Parashah, Hashem changed her name from Sarai to Sarah, and announced that she would be blessed with a child — the child who would become the future of Klal Yisrael. The Kli Yakar explains that Hashem removed the Yud from "Sarai" because the letter Yud is masculine, symbolizing that she had been created like a male in that she was unable to bear children. He replaced it with the letter Hei , which is feminine, signifying that she would now be able to bear children in the normal way of a female. But numerically, there was a loss — Yud equals ten, Hei equals five. To restore balance, Hashem created another Hei (five) and attached it to the name of Avram, turning him into Avraham. The mekubalim explain that the letter Hei is associated with reproduction. The Kli Yakar writes that it was Sarah's zechut — the selflessness with which she gave her maidservant to Avraham — that enabled not only herself, but also Avram, who until then was unable to father children, to now have children. The Hei that was added to Avraham's name came from Sarah, because it was in her merit that he gained this ability. From here we see the enormous power of a mitzvah done with mesirut nefesh. Sarah's selflessness was the catalyst that enabled both her and Avraham to have children — and through it, Yitzchak Avinu came into the world. Every extra zechut that a person gains is of immeasurable value. Our Rabbis tell us that when a mitzvah is performed, it creates an et ratzon — a time of Divine favor. The greater the mitzvah, the greater the et ratzon . And tefillot offered at such a time rise even higher. May we all merit, be'ezrat Hashem , to gain the right zichuyot that will bring about yeshuot for all who need them. Shabbat Shalom

Shiur given by Rabbi Heshy Friedman on Parsha. Shiur given in Kahal Ahavas Yitzchok, Monsey NY.

This episode examines how Avraham Avinu treats Lot and Yishmael.

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התוכן עמ"ש בזהר פ' תזריע שר' אלעזר ור' אבא הלכו בדרך ופתח ר' אלעזר ודרש עה"פ [בראשון דפ' לך לך] "אמרי נא אחותי את" וכו', מסביר אאמו"ר הטעם שדרש על פסוק זה דוקא, כי ר' אלעזר ור' אבא הם בדוגמת אברהם ושרה (חכמה ובינה), ולכן בהליכתם בדרך דרש על פסוק זה המדבר בהליכת אברהם ושרה בדרך. ויש לבאר גם שייכות הענינים בתוכן, ובהקדמה: אע"פ שהליכת אברהם ושרה בדרך היתה כפשוטו (כידוע הסיפור בימי הרשב"א בקשר לזה), יש לדעת שכ"ז הוא "גופי תורה", ויש גם "נשמתא דאורייתא", פנימיות הדברים: מטרת ופנימיות הכוונה בהליכת אברהם ושרה (חכמה ובינה) בדרך היתה כדי לברר הניצוצי קדושה שבכסף וזהב וכו' של מצרים ולהעלותם לארץ ישראל, לקדושה, "למען ייטב לי בעבורך". ועד"ז היתה הכוונה בהליכת ר"א ור"א בדרך (אע"פ שר' אלעזר הי' "תורתו אומנתו" וכן ר' אבא שהתחבר אליו, ואיך הפסיקו ויצאו לדרך? אלא) שהיו מוכרחים לצאת מביהמ"ד כדי לברר הניצוצי קדושה שבדרך.‏ב' חלקים מהתוועדות מוצש"פ תזו"מ ה'תשל"ט ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=31-10-2025 Synopsis The Zohar states on parashas Tazria that Rabbi Elazar and Rabbi Abba were once traveling, when Rabbi Elazar expounded on the verse (at the beginning of parashas Lech Lecha), “Please say that you are my sister…”. My father explains that the reason Rabbi Elazar expounded specifically on this verse is because Rabbi Elazar and Rabbi Abba correspond to Avraham and Sarah (Chochmah and Binah). Therefore, when they were traveling, he expounded upon this verse, which talks about Avraham and Sarah traveling. We can explain that there is also a thematic connection between the journey of Avraham and Saraha and the journey of Rabbi Elazar and Rabbi Abba, by way of introduction: We know that while Avraham and Sarah's journey took place physically (the body of Torah), there is also a deeper meaning (the soul of Torah): the inner purpose of Avraham and Sarah's journey was to refine the sparks of holiness contained in the silver and gold of Egypt and to elevate them to holiness (“Eretz Yisroel), as alluded to in the verse, “…so that it may go well with me because of you.” Similarly, this was the intent Rabbi Elazar and Rabbi Abba's journey: Although “Torah was their sole occupation” (and therefore they would not ordinarily interrupt their learning for travel), they were compelled to leave the beis midrash in order to refine the sparks of holiness along the way.2 excerpts from farbrengen of Motzaei Shabbos parashas Tazria-Metzora 5739 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=31-10-2025 לזכות ר' לוי הלוי בן לאה שי' לרפואה שלימהנדבת משפחתו שי'

This evening we analyze the menu of the meal Malki-Tzedek prepared for Avraham and how it conveys the secret of Judaism's eternal nature. We explore the Mitzvah of Brit Milah (ritual circumcision): why it is necessary, what it teaches us about creation and about our place in the world. I share the most memorable speech at a Brit I ever heard. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

This morning we consider the choice of hotels in which Avraham and Sarah stayed during their journey from Israel to Egypt because of a famine, And their choice of hotels when they returned to Israel. From this our sages construct a component of a refined character, and give us many practical ways to exhibit it. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: / @rabbimichaelwhitman Instagram: / adathmichael Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG... Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

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In this week's parsha G-d tells Avraham to "go to himself" and leave his home. We can learn a valuable lesson from this and how it relates to the Streetlight effect.

O que prefere 100 mil dólares no bolso agora ou um punhado de ações de uma empresa iniciante? Você pode se surpreender com sua escolha ein kkkk. Já teve alguma vez que se arrependeu de não ter esperado para ter um prazer maior depois? Você prefere ser John Maiden ou Avraham? Kkkk ouça

“I will bless those who bless you.” What does that really mean — and why did Avraham need to hear it? Find out in this week's episode of Unperplexed.Pictured: Yoram Raanan: Lech Lecha - Biblical print

We live in an age obsessed with movement — new jobs, new cities, constant reinvention. But Lech Lecha teaches that the greatest journey isn't across continents but into ourselves. Avraham traveled far, but his true destination was his own soul. Before chasing fulfillment elsewhere, pause — the treasure you're searching for may already be much closer than you think.

Shiur given by Rabbi Raphael Vilinsky at Night Seder Thursday night. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

The introduction of Avraham Avinu seems to focus more on his idol worshipping family than his own personal greatness...

In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of Avraham's bracha to Yishmael and how Reish Lakish represents the Nitzotz of Kedusha embedded in Yishmael.

In this shmooze, delivered at Mevaseret Mishmar, Rav Burg explains how Avraham discovers Hashem by staring unflichingly into the chaos and choosing to bring healing to the world.

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In this week's episode Rabbi Kohn talks about the importance of living our faith. How even direct revelation from G-D does not guarantee one perfect faith and belief in Hashem. He also talks about the commandment of circumcision and its significance to us as Jews. This mitzvah was given to Abraham in this week's Parsha. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/  If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (00:00:00) - The Practical Parsha Podcast(00:00:37) - Parshas Lechlecha(00:06:07) - He took Avraham and Sarah outside(00:09:59) - The descendants of Avraham Avinu are like stars(00:12:36) - The Crux of the Bris ben Apsarum(00:20:22) - The Mitzvah of Bismillah(00:21:27) - The Mitzvah of Bismillah

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This morning we look into Avraham's decision to make space between him and his family, and Lot and his family. We survey different types of giving someone or some group their space, and how it helps in some situations. This is pithily expressed by Rodney Dangerfield and Ruth Bader Ginsberg. But the second part of this is what must happen when that person is in trouble. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox

Why did Avraham accept extravagant gifts from Pharaoh but adamantly refuse even the smallest present from the King of Sodom? This week's Parshas Lech Lecha episode explores a striking contradiction that reveals a fundamental principle about spiritual growth: you can't become more spiritual at someone else's expense.Through a remarkable Midrash about Avraham's debts and a powerful story about the Skoliner Rebbe's last three matzos before Pesach, Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman uncovers an often-overlooked prerequisite for authentic spiritual development. The episode examines how our pursuit of personal stringencies and higher madreigos can sometimes blind us to our obligations to others—and why true tzidkus requires extraordinary sensitivity to how our choices affect those around us.You'll discover the difference between genuine avodas Hashem and spiritual selfishness, learn how to identify when your personal growth might be creating problems for others, and understand why sensitivity to others isn't just a nice middah but the essential foundation for all ruchniyus advancement. Whether you're navigating personal chumros, considering life-altering spiritual decisions, or simply trying to grow in your Yiddishkeit, this episode offers crucial Torah wisdom for authentic spiritual living.Prism of Torah brings deep Torah analysis with practical application, making complex concepts accessible for everyday Jewish life. Hosted by Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman.

Avraham's Travels - east and west vs right and left

Refuge vs. Guarantee: Two Levels of Trust Today we focus on a verse from Mishlei (Proverbs) : " בִּירְאַת ה׳ מִבְטַח עֹז, וּבָנָיו יִהְיֶה מַחְסֶה ." "In the fear of God is a powerful stronghold, and for his children, it will be a shelter." The Vilna Gaon explains this by contrasting two concepts of reliance, drawn from Tehillim 118:9 " טוֹב לַחְסוֹת בַּה', מִבְטֹחַ בַּנְּדִיבִים " (It is better to seek refuge in God than to rely on nobles). Defining Bituach vs. Chassayon (Reliance vs. Refuge) The Gaon distinguishes between two forms of seeking help: Bituach (Reliance/Guarantee): This stems from an Havtacha (a guarantee). If someone tells you, "I guarantee I will pay your mortgage," you are relying on their explicit promise. This is a spoken commitment. Chassayon (Refuge/Shelter): This is seeking shelter without a prior conversation or guarantee, like running under a rock when it starts raining ( " צוּר חֶסְיוֹנוֹ " —the rock in which one seeks refuge). You don't need to speak to the rock; you just need shelter. The teaching is that it is always better to seek refuge ( Chassayon ) in God than to rely on the guarantee ( Bituach ) of a human being . Applying the Concepts to the Verse The Gaon connects this distinction directly to the verse from Mishlei: " בִּירְאַת ה׳ מִבטַח עֹז " (In the fear of God is a powerful stronghold): A person who possesses fear of God merits that God will provide a guarantee ( Bituach ) for him to do good. This happened with Avraham Avinu after the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac). God guaranteed him: " כִּי יָדַעְתִּי כִּי יְרֵא אֱלֹקִים אַתָּה " (Now I know you fear God), followed immediately by " כִּי בָרֹךְ אֲבָרֶכְךָ " (Because I will surely bless you). Avraham is the example of this powerful, guaranteed stronghold ( mafte'ach oz ). " וּבָנָיו יִהְיֶה מַחְסֶה " (And for his children, it will be a shelter): His descendants (us) were never directly spoken to by God, so we don't have that personal guarantee. However, because of the merit ( Zechut ) of the Forefather (Avraham) , we merit the ability to seek refuge ( Machaseh ) in God . The Power of Zechut Avot (Ancestral Merit) This is a powerful concept for those who wonder, "How do I know God cares for me if He never guaranteed it?" The answer is that God guaranteed it to your great-grandfather Avraham . We benefit from that historical connection. Rashi confirms this interpretation, emphasizing the word " בְּצֵל זְכוּתֹו " (in the shadow of his merit) . A shadow offers shelter without needing a conversation with the tree that casts it—you simply enter the shade. Rav Nosson Wachtfogel further illustrates this idea using the concept of the Sukkah: The Sukkah is called the "shadow of faith" (Tzel Ne'emanut). After the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), when we are uncertain of our judgment, we run into the Sukkah, which serves as God's shade (Tzel). This echoes the incident with Rebbi (in Bava Metzia 85a ), where a calf about to be slaughtered sought shelter under Rebbi's coat. The Heavenly court ruled against Rebbi for his lack of mercy because the calf sought refuge under his wing . The concept is that when someone seeks shelter in you due to reliance, the Middat HaRachamim (Attribute of Mercy) demands you protect them. This is similar to Lot , who told the Sodomites: " כִּי עַל כֵּן בָּאוּ בְּצֵל קֹרָתִי " (Because they came under the shadow of my roof) —they relied on his protection, obligating him to defend them. Thus, Rashi's precise wording— "shadow of His merit" —teaches that we have an inherent right to seek refuge in that divine shadow, regardless of direct communication.

G-d's call to Avraham is the call to a life of openness, attention, inner transformation, self awareness and trust. Lessons from Parshas Lech Lecha on finding the courage to answer the call of the open road, develop our inner worlds and step into the unknown.* * * * * * *To inquire about sponsorship & advertising opportunities, please email us at info@humanandholy.comTo support our work, visit humanandholy.com/sponsor.Find us on Instagram @humanandholy & subscribe to our channel to stay up to date on all our upcoming conversations ✨Human & Holy podcast is available on all podcast streaming platforms. New episodes every Sunday & Wednesday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Lekh Lekha | Avraham's Early Years: The Genesis of Midrashic Visions, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom What are the sources of the well-known Midrashim about Avraham's early years? There are numerous Midrashim that explore the early years of Avraham, attempting to explain his selection as the progenitor of a great nation and the source of blessing for "all of the families of the earth." Some of these Midrashim portray Avraham as a philosopher, arriving at his belief in one God through observation and contemplation. Others describe him as more of an intuitive believer, imbued with a deep sense of God from his youngest years. Exploring passages from the proto-Midrashic literature found in the Apocrypha, we find that each of these approaches can be found in this literature. We also discuss these sources, their likely provenance and their impact on the literature of the Midrash with which we are familiar. Source sheet >>

This morning we examine why Avraham felt it was necessary to put distance between him and his nephew Lot. Today we focus on what happens when Jews fight with each other. A Talmudic aphorism is as relevant today as it was then. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

Rebekah's Plan to Deceive Isaac We just finished walking through This story, and it was the story of how the son of Avraham imitates the deception of his father, Avraham, in deceiving foreign kings, and potentially bringing curse and disaster on the nations instead of blessing. And so remember, in our…

In this shiur, delivered in Los Angeles, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of the story of Avraham and Sarah's journey first to Eretz Canaan and ultimately down to Mitzrayim. Avraham represents the soul, Sarah represents the body and together they journey in this world to build a dwelling place for Hashem.

Avraham Avinu the ultimate tikun of Adam and Noah. chidush of Chatam Sofer on Yona bringing olive branch

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We reintroduce Chizzuk from Chassidus Series hosted by the Shtiebel aka the Family Minyan and make a Siyum of Rabeinu Nachman ben Faiga Simcha Torah 38... Months of discussing the secrets of Tefilin, Binah aka Understanding and fixing our speech. All with Avraham Avinu's special light of Toras Chessed etc... Cover pic from our fire

Avraham's journey of Lech Lecha describes the spiritual path of every soul; the lives of Yishmael and Yitzchak reveal two distinct paradigms for raising a Jewish child. This class, taught by Rabbi Shais Taub, is based on Parshas Lech Lecha in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 1.

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התוכן סיום שלישי דפ' לך לך הוא: "ויאהל אברם ויבוא וישב באלוני ממרא אשר בחברון ויבן שם מזבח לה'". והנה בניית מזבח זה בחברון (שה' מזבח השלישי שבנה) היתה מפני היותו "מקום שהמליכו בו דוד ושם כרתו ברית" (מדרש הגדול), שמלכות בית דוד היא מלכות נצחית באופן של כריתת ברית ע"י התאחדות כל בנ"י בחברון להמליכו עליהם עד עולם – עד הגאולה האמיתית והשלימה ע"י משיח צדקנו שיהי' מ"בית דוד", וכמו שאומרים בקידוש לבנה "דוד מלך ישראל חי וקיים". ונמצא דאברהם קישר את בניית מזבח [שבזה בא לידי ביטוי כללות עבודת אברהם אבינו, שהרי כללות ענין העבודה היא עבודת הקרבנות על מזבח] השלישי [סיום וחותם עבודתו] עם משיח צדקנו! וזוהי ההוראה הנפלאה: כל עניני העבודה בזמן הגלות צריכים להיות קשורים וחדורים עם תוכן הענין דמלכות בית דוד, דוד מלכא משיחא!ב' חלקים משיחת אור לז' מר-חשון ה'תשמ"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=27-10-2025 Synopsis Shelishi of Lech Lecha concludes with the verse, “Avram set up tents, and came and settled in Elonei Mamre which is in Chevron, and he built a mizbeach to Hashem there.” The Midrash says that he built this mizbeach (the third mizbeach he built) because Chevron is “the place where they crowned Dovid as king, and they established a covenant there” (Midrash HaGadol). Dovid's kingship is eternal, with the force of a covenant made the entire Jewish people united in Chevron until the true and complete Redemption through Moshiach Tzidkeinu, who will be from the House of Dovid. And as we say in Kiddush Levanah, “Dovid, king of the Jewish people, lives and endures.” Thus, Avraham linked the building of his third mizbeach (which represents the culmination of Avraham's entire divine service) to Moshiach Tzidkeinu. The wondrous lesson is that all aspects of our divine service during the exile must be bound up with and permeated by the theme of the House of Dovid – Dovid, King Moshiach.2 excerpts from sichah of Monday night, 7 Marcheshvan 5746 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=27-10-2025 לזכות ר' ארי בן מרים שי' דבורקן ליום ההולדת שלו ה' מרחשוןלשנת ברכה והצלחה‏, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות*לע"נ ר' אהרן ב"ר יוסף ומרת רחל בת ר' דוד ע"ה ליום היארצייט שלהם ה' מרחשון. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.

Parashat Noach: Righteousness and Covenant Parashat Noach introduces us to the first man Scripture calls righteous. Noah's righteousness wasn't merely moral behavior but represented a covenant relationship with Yahweh that extended to his entire household. This Torah portion marks the first biblical mention of covenant (brit), establishing a pattern where Yahweh's covenants flow through individuals to bless families and future generations. The Hebrew word for Noah's ark (tevah) carries messianic significance, appearing only for Noah and Moses' basket, both instruments of deliverance. This parallels our spiritual ark, Yeshua Mashiach, who provides salvation for those who enter His protective covering. Noah's story prefigures crossing water as symbolic rebirth, echoing Israel's Red Sea crossing and believer's immersion. This prophetic understanding reveals how Yahweh's faithfulness spans generations, creating spiritual families united not by blood but by covenant faith. Through covenants we see how YHWH's plan builds in our lives. The covenant with Noach leads into the covenant with Avraham. Through Mashiach, we become Abraham's descendants and covenant heirs, walking in the righteousness that Yahweh provides through grace.   Watch on YouTube here:  https://youtu.be/ku2jnfvSuFg  If these have been a blessing to you, please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate       If you like this video and would like to know more about Ruach Ministries International you can check us out on many venues: website: www.RuachOnline.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuachMinistries  Twitter: @RuachTweets Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/Ruach  YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/theruachlife  Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruachminintl  Podcast Hub, Main site: https://stone2flesh.podbean.com  iHeart  https://ihr.fm/3VmLpyt  Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3PXP8Bp   Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3jnsqX2  Spotify https://spoti.fi/3C71u4i  Google Podcasts https://bit.ly/3jrcTp7 & Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Ruach

In Parshat Lech Lecha, we meet Avram, the first believer and influencer of the ONE G-d.Avram is asked to leave everything, family, familiarity and fame behind to go to go into the great unkown.Why was G-d asking him to leave everything behind? In this class, we learn about the courageous journey of Avraham, the first to reveal G-d's oneness in a fragmented world. From his awakening to the call to “Go for yourself,” Avraham models the soul's path of leaving comfort and ego behind to discover its Divine purpose. Through Kabbalistic and Chassidic insight, we explore the deeper meaning of his transformation from Avram to Avraham, the integration of the feminine hei, and the spiritual mission of bringing holiness into our everyday lives.

When the world is on fire, who will stop and answer God's call? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Gila Fine explore Parshat Lech Lecha through the famous midrash of the bira doleket—the burning building that leads Avraham to encounter God. They unpack centuries of interpretation, from Heschel's vision of divine beauty to Rabbi Sacks's call to bridge the world as it is and the world as it ought to be. Gila offers a striking literary reading: God is trapped in the flames, calling out for help—and Avraham becomes the one who answers.

Hidden in the dry details of genealogy and geography is the actual beginning of Avraham's story– a beginning that fundamentally changes how we understand the call he receives, the family he leaves, and the journey he undertakes.

Lekh Lekha: Avraham's "Great Name" by Rabbi Avi Harari

Rambam Hilchot Avoda Zara 1:3- the lifetime and successful outreach of Avraham Avinu in spreading Hashem's Name throughout the world

This week's Haftorah returns to the beginning section of the second half of Yeshayahu with beloved Tanakh teacher and pedagogue R. Menachem Leibtag. Why do we find ourselves in Yeshayahu again and what does it have to do with Avraham's journey to Canaan? What is unique about the word 'eved' in Tanakh? R. Liebtag's favorite Haftora pasuk is from Yirmiyahu 31:19, 'ha-ben yakir li Ephraim' which speaks about God's love for His child Ephraim (the people of Israel) and who He has mercy on. We were moved by this version of the hallmark melody, recorded by the family of Binyamin Schreiber z"l who died on the 23rd of Nissan, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hXZwrw6TZE&list=RD6hXZwrw6TZE&start_radio=1

In this week's epispode Rabbi Kohn discusses how we can learn from Avraham how we deal with emotion. Is it okay to feel our feelings? He also discusses how we need to look to the stars as Avraham did to gain his optimism. To be persistent and realize that nothing is impossible. Subscribe to The Practical Parsha Podcast. For questions or comments please email RabbiShlomoKohn@gmail.com. To listen to Rabbi Kohn's other podcast use this link- the-pirkei-avos-podcast.castos.com/   If you would like to support this podcast please use this secure link to donate: SUPPORT THE PODCAST Chapters (00:00:00) - Parshas Lechlecha(00:05:24) - Parsha 5, Tears of Avraham(00:14:03) - Parsha 3:8(00:16:27) - The Covenant of the Parts

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshas No'ach -   (2025-תשפ״ו)  Why the Jews? What about those OTHER Jews?  &  To Leave an Enduring Legacy   

Two distinctions between Avraham and Noach that shaped their legacies

Noach | "My Covenant", by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom What Berit is Hashem referring to before the Flood?  In Hashem's instructions to Noach regarding the construction of the Ark, He prefaces the command that Noach, his family and the representatives of the animal kingdom all enter the Ark with an odd phrase - "I will fulfill My covenant with you" - והקימותי את בריתי אתך - to which ברית is this alluding? The Rishonim are divided on its referent; by exploring Beritot in the Torah and a telling passage in Yirmiyahu, we propose a new understanding of this enigmatic phrase which, in turn, illuminates the role for which Avraham was later chosen. Source sheet >>

A deep quick session of Rebbe Nachman ben Faiga Simcha zya in Likutei Moharan 38 10 on the way from

There are times when a person may feel that he is being treated, quote-unquote, "unfairly" by Hashem. He tries so hard to do good, but it seems like everything keeps getting thrown back in his face. The natural inclination in those moments is to want to turn away, to give up. But if he does, he will lose out on the greatest possible gain. When Hashem puts a person through these kinds of challenges, they are golden opportunities—doorways that can bring him to unimaginable heights. If instead of turning away, a person continues to serve Hashem with even more love and more passion, he earns merits beyond comprehension. Avraham Avinu spent his life teaching the world about Hashem. His deepest longing was to have a child who would take over that mission and continue spreading Hashem's light. But for decades, it seemed impossible. Avraham and Sarah could not have children. One night, Hashem lifted Avraham above the stars and told him: " הבט נא השמימה וספור הכוכבים… כה יהיה זרעך " ( בראשית ט״ו:ה ). Chazal explain that Hashem was showing him that the Jewish people are above the mazalot—beyond the dictates of nature. Even if something appears impossible, Hashem can change it in an instant. Hashem then promised Avraham that he would indeed have a child who would carry on his mission. Avraham waited patiently, nearly thirty years, for that promise to be fulfilled. Finally, he and Sarah were blessed with Yitzchak. They poured their lives into raising him, nurturing him to become the great tzaddik he was destined to be. And then one day, Hashem issued a command that defied all logic: " קח נא את בנך את יחידך אשר אהבת את יצחק והעלהו שם לעולה " ( בראשית כ״ב:ב )-to bring Yitzchak as a sacrifice. From a human perspective, Avraham could have cried out: "This was my life's mission! This was the child I was promised! Now it's all being taken away?" That would have been understandable. But Avraham took a different path. He rose very early the next morning, eager to fulfill Hashem's will. He even saddled his own donkey—though he had countless servants—because he wanted to show his zealous love for Hashem. He went with passion, not despair. And that single act created merits that still protect us thousands of years later. When the Jewish people were in the desert, Balak and Balaam plotted to destroy them. The Chatam Sofer says this was one of the most dangerous moments in our history. Balaam tried to use the power of zealousness to sway Hashem. He, too, arose early and saddled his donkey to curse the Jewish people. But Hashem replied: "You wicked man, My beloved Avraham has already preceded you! He rose early and saddled his donkey to serve Me out of love. In his merit, you will never harm his children." Avraham had no idea at the time how much he was accomplishing. By serving Hashem with joy even in the face of what seemed like betrayal, he laid down eternal protection for his descendants. We see this pattern again with Yosef HaTzaddik. He was living a holy life, learning Torah every day with his father, Yaakov. Suddenly, his life was turned upside down. He was sold into slavery, torn from his family, and thrust into the moral depravity of Egypt. And then, when he was at his lowest, Yosef faced one of the most difficult challenges in history—the test of Potiphar's wife. He could have said: "This is my reward for living so purely? Why should I keep trying?" But instead, Yosef resisted with all his might. Centuries later, when the Jewish people stood trapped at the Yam Suf with the Egyptians pursuing them, it was Yosef's bones that were carried to the water. In his merit of running away from sin, the sea split. Yosef had no idea that his private moment of self-control, when faced with so many difficulties, would one day save millions of lives. This is what is at stake when we feel tested, when life seems unfair. We cannot imagine what our Emunah and perseverance will bring. If instead of complaining or questioning, we rise to the challenge and serve Hashem with more love, we are not only helping ourselves—we are bringing blessing to our children, grandchildren, and all of Klal Yisrael.