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Parshat Vayera 5785 by Josh Rosenfeld

Today's daf is sponsored by Diana Bloom in loving memory of her Zayde, Israel (Ignacio) Marmurek on his 41st yahrzeit.  Today's daf is sponsored by Rhona Fink in honor of our fellow Daf learner Elana Weinberg and her husband Rabbi Brahm Weinberg on the occasion of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Joseph Asher in Silver Spring, Maryland, Parshat Vayera, this past Shabbat. "Joseph is already following in the footsteps of his parents with his demonstration of confidence, knowledge, and humility." After a betrothal, a groom would bring gifts to the bride called sivlonot. If the marriage was canceled, under what circumstances would the sivlonot be returned? This depends on what kinds of gifts were given (perishable or long-lasting), whether they were (small) gifts meant to be used in her father's house or (large) gifts for the couple's future home. If the groom ate in her father's home when bringing the gift, he would not be able to retrieve the gifts. What if the husband drank but did not eat, or ate outside the house, or the husband's messenger ate the food? If the groom ate less than a dinar's worth, can he claim back all the presents or only a percentage? If the gift went up in value and was then returned, who gets the enhanced value? Rava asks: If the gifts were to be consumed, but were not yet consumed when the marriage was canceled, are they returned? Almost all these questions remain unanswered. Two stories are brought relating a situation that happened with an engaged couple. In one, the husband sent gifts and in the other, there was a rumor that the bride had no sense of smell and the groom wanted to cancel the betrothal, but he tested her to see if it was true, and it was not. Each comes to teach something unique either about Israel or about a claim a husband could make and whether it would be accepted. Ravin ruled that even though we distinguished between perishable and non-perishable gifts, this distinction does not hold if the woman is the cause of the canceled wedding. In that case, all gifts are returned, even a bundle of vegetables. What assumptions can be made about a declaration on one's deathbed? A distinction is made between one who gives away all of their possessions and one who only gives away part. If they gave it all away, it is assumed they thought they were dying. Therefore, if they heal, the gift is ineffective. If only part were given away, the gift would be effective.  This is based on an "umdana" - an assessment of their intent. The Gemara tries to match the opinion in our Mishna to tannaim who said the same thing regarding other cases in other places to determine who is the author of the Mishna.

Today's daf is sponsored by Diana Bloom in loving memory of her Zayde, Israel (Ignacio) Marmurek on his 41st yahrzeit.  Today's daf is sponsored by Rhona Fink in honor of our fellow Daf learner Elana Weinberg and her husband Rabbi Brahm Weinberg on the occasion of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Joseph Asher in Silver Spring, Maryland, Parshat Vayera, this past Shabbat. "Joseph is already following in the footsteps of his parents with his demonstration of confidence, knowledge, and humility." After a betrothal, a groom would bring gifts to the bride called sivlonot. If the marriage was canceled, under what circumstances would the sivlonot be returned? This depends on what kinds of gifts were given (perishable or long-lasting), whether they were (small) gifts meant to be used in her father's house or (large) gifts for the couple's future home. If the groom ate in her father's home when bringing the gift, he would not be able to retrieve the gifts. What if the husband drank but did not eat, or ate outside the house, or the husband's messenger ate the food? If the groom ate less than a dinar's worth, can he claim back all the presents or only a percentage? If the gift went up in value and was then returned, who gets the enhanced value? Rava asks: If the gifts were to be consumed, but were not yet consumed when the marriage was canceled, are they returned? Almost all these questions remain unanswered. Two stories are brought relating a situation that happened with an engaged couple. In one, the husband sent gifts and in the other, there was a rumor that the bride had no sense of smell and the groom wanted to cancel the betrothal, but he tested her to see if it was true, and it was not. Each comes to teach something unique either about Israel or about a claim a husband could make and whether it would be accepted. Ravin ruled that even though we distinguished between perishable and non-perishable gifts, this distinction does not hold if the woman is the cause of the canceled wedding. In that case, all gifts are returned, even a bundle of vegetables. What assumptions can be made about a declaration on one's deathbed? A distinction is made between one who gives away all of their possessions and one who only gives away part. If they gave it all away, it is assumed they thought they were dying. Therefore, if they heal, the gift is ineffective. If only part were given away, the gift would be effective.  This is based on an "umdana" - an assessment of their intent. The Gemara tries to match the opinion in our Mishna to tannaim who said the same thing regarding other cases in other places to determine who is the author of the Mishna.

The successes of Avraham were incredibly pronounced and have far-reaching effects until today

Parshat Vayera: Who really invented the cradle?!?! Can you say “Kaddish” for a gentile??? They were worried about another “Yoshke”!!!! “You never frieken know”!!!

Rivka Marga. Parshat Vayera 5785 by Mayanot

Rav Milston's shiur Klali for Parshat Vayera 5785

Why might kindness be perceived as weakness, and what does Avraham's response teach us? In this episode, Zvi Hirschfield and Rabbi Leon Morris examine Avraham's moral decisions in Parshat Vayera, focusing on the qualities that led to the downfall of … Read the rest The post Vayera 5785: Justice and Mercy first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayera 5785: Justice and Mercy at Elmad Online Learning.

Why did Avraham argue with G-d about Sodom? What was the route of the argument between Avraham and Lot? What do we make of the troubling story of the Akeidah? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!

In The Brothers Karamazov, Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the complexities of faith, doubt, and human suffering, themes that resonate deeply with the Torah portion Vayera. This parsha, which includes God's covenant with Abraham, the binding of Isaac, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, delves into questions of divine justice, mercy, and the challenges of belief in a world rife with moral ambiguity. Abraham's struggle with God's command to sacrifice Isaac mirrors the spiritual torment faced by Dostoevsky's characters, particularly Ivan Karamazov, who questions a God that allows innocent suffering. Just as Abraham grapples with the incomprehensible demand of God, Ivan's rebellion against a world that includes suffering and injustice reflects the existential tension between faith and doubt. The visitation of the angels to Abraham and Sarah in Vayera offers a contrast to Ivan's bleak worldview, pointing to the possibility of divine intervention and grace, yet it is also an invitation to wrestle with the profound mystery of God's ways—much like the moral and spiritual wrestling that defines Dostoevsky's exploration of human existence. In both the Torah portion and the novel, the search for meaning in suffering leads to a confrontation with the divine that is both transformative and deeply unsettling.

In The Brothers Karamazov, Fyodor Dostoevsky explores the complexities of faith, doubt, and human suffering, themes that resonate deeply with the Torah portion Vayera. This parsha, which includes God's covenant with Abraham, the binding of Isaac, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, delves into questions of divine justice, mercy, and the challenges of belief in a world rife with moral ambiguity. Abraham's struggle with God's command to sacrifice Isaac mirrors the spiritual torment faced by Dostoevsky's characters, particularly Ivan Karamazov, who questions a God that allows innocent suffering. Just as Abraham grapples with the incomprehensible demand of God, Ivan's rebellion against a world that includes suffering and injustice reflects the existential tension between faith and doubt. The visitation of the angels to Abraham and Sarah in Vayera offers a contrast to Ivan's bleak worldview, pointing to the possibility of divine intervention and grace, yet it is also an invitation to wrestle with the profound mystery of God's ways—much like the moral and spiritual wrestling that defines Dostoevsky's exploration of human existence. In both the Torah portion and the novel, the search for meaning in suffering leads to a confrontation with the divine that is both transformative and deeply unsettling.

In this probing conversation with Michal Porath-Zibman, we discuss the highs and lows of Sara's life with particular focus on her absent, yet resounding, presence in the story of the binding of Yitzchak. Our Breishit series titled, ‘These are Our Heroes' explores the highs and lows of our greatest biblical figures. This podcast is dedicated by the Yellin and Weingarten families in loving memory of the 30th yahrtzeit Judy Yellin. To donate to Matan or sponsor a podcast episode, visit the Matan Website's DONATE page: https://www.matan.org.il/en/donatenow/

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Rabbi David Ingber speaking on Parshat Vayera on November 3, 2023.

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Parshat Vayera:  I am but Dust and Ashes  -  English only.  The Almighty told Abraham about His plan to destroy the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham pleaded with God for mercy on behalf of the cities. Why did God listen to Abraham?  Why is it crucial for followers of Yeshua to understand this?   Recorded November 4, 2023.  

Enjoy this brief idea for ways to engage our children in the Parsha where we learn about the חסד of אברהם to increase the חסד, acts of kindness, in our homes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yair-menchel/message

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Parshat Vayera: Bitachon and ״Gilui Arayos״ vs Learning Torah for “Yamim” with no Bitachon?!? Brother Abe!!! The holy Chazon Ish and Rav Shach ZY”A https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/Fuxws

Do we allow our pursuit of spirituality to get in the way of true divine connection? In this week’s episode of Pardes from Jerusalem, Yiscah Smith and Rabbi Zvi Hirschfield discuss Parshat Vayera through the lens of human and divine … Read the rest The post Vayera 5784: An Immanent and Transcendent Connection first appeared on Elmad Online Learning. Continue reading Vayera 5784: An Immanent and Transcendent Connection at Elmad Online Learning.

A dvar Torah on parashat Vayera by Ezra Furman. Content Warning: contains violent and disturbing imagery. Featuring Abraham, Isaac, Hagar, Ishmael, Sodom & Gomorrah.

Why did Avraham argue with G-d about Sodom? What was the route of the argument between Avraham and Lot? What do we make of the troubling story of the Akeidah? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!

Parshat Vayera The Jewish way! Abraham at the height of his pain — having just circumcised himself at 99 years of age — is standing at his tent to welcome in guests. We glean two important Jewish behaviors from this story.

Parshat Vayera tells the story of visiting angels being graciously hosted, not once but twice! Abraham's hospitality is legendary, and Lot's welcoming the angels feels like a de ja vu...until things turn ugly. What went wrong? How could Lot's act of kindness to the angels end so disastrously? Join Rabbi David Fohrman and Ari Levisohn as they explore two very similar stories of hospitality and uncover the most important ingredient in true kindness.What did you think of this episode? We'd genuinely like to hear your thoughts, questions, and feedback. Leave us a voice message – just click record, and let your thoughts flow.Into the Verse is a project of Aleph Beta, a Torah media company dedicated to spreading the joy and love of meaningful Torah learning worldwide. If you're enjoying this podcast, help support our work by subscribing to Aleph Beta.For past episodes of Into the Verse, go to our website, alephbeta.org, where a premium subscription gets you access to all of our past episodes and our full library of over 1,000 videos and podcasts on the parsha, holidays, and so much more!Follow us on your favorite social media.

In this conversation with Dr. Avital Levi, we explore the traits God tries to cultivate in his messenger Avraham and what it means to be a loyal servant of God. This episode is sponsored in memory of Olga Issenberg by her family. This Bereshit series is titled Choseness and Choices. The book of Bereshit is propelled forward by God's chosen representatives: Adam, Kayin, Noach, Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, but these messengers impact the world because of the choices they make. It is the nexus between being chosen and the human choices that actualize the divine will in the world that we will be exploring in this series.

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The weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha, this week dealing with the different levels of L'Shem Shamayim. Based on Rashi and the Divrei Avraham

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Why did Avraham argue with G-d about Sodom? What was the route of the argument between Avraham and Lot? What do we make of the troubling story of the Akeidah? All this and more on this week's Ponderings on the Parsha!

What was unique about the Binding of Isaac verses any other time in history that people have up their life? Follow @avremi_raps on Instagram for the full vide experience

The Torah is a wellspring of wisdom on leadership. Its stories have left an imprint on Western Civilization for millennia. The Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks-Herenstein Center for Values and Leadership at Yeshiva University is proud to share a new parsha series that connects contemporary leadership literature to ancient narratives. Join us weekly for "The Torah of Leadership" by Dr. Erica Brown.Sacks-Herenstein Center website - https://www.yu.edu/sacks-centerText of the Dvar Torah - https://www.yu.edu/sites/default/files/inline-files/Parshat%20Vayera.pdfVideo of shorter version - https://youtu.be/3el54Q8FdgsProduced by Uri Westrich

Rivka Marga's Parsha Series: Parshat Vayera 5783 by Mayanot

God gave us an enormous power: Our every action can send positive energy to the heights of the Universe, and from there that energy descends to this world to heal and to bless. In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed “Bohemian Rhapsody”. His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band “Foreigner” (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, “Feels Like The First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home”. Other production work included “The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars”, “The Curves”, and “Nutz” as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

Parshat Vayera includes one of the Torah's most memorable conversations: God and Abraham negotiating about whether God will destroy the city of Sodom. But there's another fascinating conversation right before that one. Abraham and Sarah receive the message that Sarah will bear a son… but Sarah laughs because she and Abraham are already so old. And God actually comments on her laughter! What's that about? And could it possibly be connected to the Sodom negotiation that comes next?In this episode, we get to follow Beth Lesch on the twists and turns of her research journey, as she and Rabbi Fohrman explore the mysterious link between these two stories.What did you think of this episode? We'd genuinely like to hear your thoughts, questions, and feedback. Leave us a voice message – just click here, click record, and let your thoughts flow. You may even be featured on the show! Into the Verse is a project of Aleph Beta, a Torah media company dedicated to spreading the joy and love of meaningful Torah learning worldwide. For our full library of over 1,000 videos and podcasts, please visit www.alephbeta.org.

Parshat Vayera: 41 minClip from “Zohar on Parshat Bereshit & Noach”, 1986By - The Rav -

In this deep and thought-provoking conversation with Matan lecturer Dr. Tanya White, we speak about the ethical, religious, and familial ramifications of Avraham's near sacrifice of his son. For more from Dr. Tanya White on this idea, see her TOI blog post: https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-akedah-the-sacrifice-of-conscience/ Our episodes on the book of Breishit focus on family and interpersonal dynamics. These conversations are candid, insightful, and respectful. We aim not to psychoanalyze the biblical figures, but to learn from them as we stumble through our own beautifully messy lives.

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The weekly D'var Torah on the Parsha, this week dealing with one of the biggest lessons from Avraham Avinu, and the infinite value of the journey. Based on Rav Dan Cohen from YU

This week, Rabbi Wolkenfeld and Rabbanit Goldie discuss some of the themes and interpretations of Parshat Vayera. They also talk about an idea that has come up in Daf Yomi of adding some of the holy to the mundane. Finally, they share some of the pedagogy they explored in this week's Parent-Child learning session about rooting ourselves in the text. Music credit: “Three” from the album Proverbs, by Les Hayden, used under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License. 

The Binding of Isaac is such a nightmarish tale that it can leave us wondering how a holy book can contain such horrors. But what if the horror is intentional?

Shalom, Welcome to the Jewish Yogi podcast with Emily Herzfeld. This week's nosh of an episode focuses on Parshat Vayeira and the story of Avraham and the Akeidah, when Avraham brings his son as a sacrifice. A significant response in the story helps us to learn the value of mindfulness. Yoga can help us with this. #parshatvayeira #thejewishyogi #modahjewishyoga #mindfulness #meditation #pranayama #yishuvhadaat #savasana #beherenow #hineni #Avraham