Parshat Vayera

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Three angels visit Abraham, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the birth of Isaac, and the Binding of Isaac (the Akedah). Genesis 18:1-22:24.

Ishmael Receives the Torah and Cohein

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 30:1

They're not just there to fill space. They often open up surprising insights into human nature and our relationship with the Divine. Take, for example, a passage from Sifrei Bamidb...

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Ishmael Receives the Torah and Nazir

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 32:1

Sometimes, the text seems straightforward, but a closer look reveals something deeper, a subtle nuance that shifts our understanding. Take, for instance, the case of the Nazir, the...

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Joram in Heaven

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 85:1

The Torah, in the book of Bamidbar (Numbers), uses a fascinating turn of phrase to describe exactly that kind of spiritual relapse. It says, "And the people were ['vayehi'] as seek...

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Ishmael Studies Torah and Shabbat

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 107:1

We’re going to dive into one of those today, all about offerings, libations, and when they truly became obligatory for the Israelites. Our journey starts in Bamidbar (Numbers 15:2)...

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Ishmael Studies Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 126:1

It's not about being squeamish; it's about acknowledging the profound impact death has on our lives and our connection to the sacred. Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage...

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Chodesh: Ishmael at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 145:1

The Torah tells us, "And in the beginnings of your months, you shall offer a burnt-offering to the L-rd" (Bamidbar 28:11). But what exactly is the purpose of this specific instruct...

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Moses and the Patriarchs and Miracles

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 15:1

We often picture him as this towering, almost superhuman figure, but behind the miracles and the commandments, there was a real person grappling with a monumental task. And sometim...

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Ishmael in Joseph's Time

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 16:5

It offers a fascinating glimpse into how our sages grappled with the complexities of applying Torah law in everyday situations. The text begins with a seemingly simple phrase: "amo...

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Ishmael Cries Out to God

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 34:9

Rabbi Elazar ben Azaryah, meanwhile, is standing respectfully. They're together, learning, teaching, and sharing wisdom. It’s a scene straight out of the Talmud. But then, the time...

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