Vayeira

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VaYera: The Man of Prayer

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Our tradition teaches that the founder of the Jewish people, Avraham, is the one who introduced the notion of daily prayer to the world. “And Avraham awoke in the morning to the place, el hamakom, where he had stood, asher amad sham, before G-d” (…
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Parshat Shavua 5782 with weekly guest speaker (Vayera)

Rabbi David Blackman

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e-TiM Parshat Shavua 5781 with Rabba Wendy Kelman: Parshat Vayera

Rabba Wendy Amsellem

Audio

VaYera: Family Ties

Rabbi Jay Kelman

“Take your son, your only son, the one you love, v'lech lecha, and go for yourself to the land of Moriah” (Breisheet 22:2). So begins the command of G-d demanding the sacrifice of Yitzchak. After waiting so long to have a child with…
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The Haftarot: How to Profit from the Prophets, Parshat Vayera

Dr. Moshe Sokolow

Audio

VaYera: Moving Out of Town

Rabbi Jay Kelman

One of the fundamental issues of debate amongst observant Jews regards the degree of openness with which one meets the surrounding culture. Should we “ghettoize” ourselves, trying to avoid the negative and pernicious influences of the…
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VaYerah: Living in Sedom

Rabbi Jay Kelman

“And the people of Sedom were evil and sinners towards G-d beyond all measure” (Breisheet 13:13). Despite their depravity, Avraham Avinu argued, challenged, pleaded and negotiated with G-d for their welfare. It is specifically this trait…
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Cries and Whispers: The Akeida and the Death of Sarah

Cries and Whispers: The Akeida and the Death of Sarah
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Vayera: 20/20 Vision

Rabbi Jay Kelman

It is a truism that two people can look at the same thing, yet see something quite different. One person might see a beautiful piece of art, whereas his neighbour sees nothing but a few scribbly lines on canvas. Similarly, what for one is the most…
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Vayera: No Secrets

Rabbi Jay Kelman

“And G-d said: Am I going to hide from Abraham that which I will do?” The city of Sedom was a thriving metropolis and the home of Lot, Abraham’s nephew and potential successor. He had chosen to live there because it reminded him of the great…
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