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Kingdoms and Stability

December 8, 2021October 11, 2013 by Shlomo Skinner
The Old Harbor in Caesarea

Lech Lecha 5774

 

There’s a lesson in Parashat Lech Lecha that is easy to overlook.

It’s found in the middle of the parasha and that’s probably part of the reason why it’s overlooked.

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis

Jeremiah – Book Review

February 6, 2022September 11, 2013 by Shlomo Skinner
Jeremiah

Last night I had the privilege of hearing Rabbi Dr. Binyamin Lau speak at the Jerusalem Great Synagogue.

It was the official launch of his book Jeremiah – The Fate of a Prophet.

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Categories Book Review, Hashkafa

Chayei Sarah 5773 – The Tenth Trial

December 8, 2021November 5, 2012 by Shlomo Skinner

There is a phenomena that we all see from time to time – a person who carefully observes Jewish ritual but seems to be lax when dealing with people.

In this week’s parasha we see how Avraham dealt with people during a very difficult time in his life.

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis

Vayeira 5773 – Why Sarah Laughed

February 7, 2022October 31, 2012 by Shlomo Skinner

This parasha records the birth of Yitzchak, the son of Avraham and Sarah.

His name is derived from the Hebrew word for laughter. It’s an appropriate name since both of his parents laughed when they heard that they would have a child.

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis

Vayeira 5773 – How to be Spiritual

December 8, 2021October 30, 2012 by Shlomo Skinner
Twerski on Spirituality

Our Sages tell us that Parashat Vayeira happened three days after Avraham circumcised himself. He was recovering from the circumcision and God appeared to him.

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis

Avraham and Inspiration

December 8, 2021October 24, 2012 by Shlomo Skinner
Rembrandt Sacrifice of Isaac

Lech Lecha 5773

Yesterday I asked:
How did Avraham stay inspired all these years? Why didn’t the gaps, the long years of silence, wear him down?

I think Avraham used three techniques to keep himself inspired:

  • Observation
  • Tefillah
  • Teaching

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis

How Many Times Did God Speak to Avraham?

September 21, 2022October 23, 2012 by Shlomo Skinner

Lech Lecha 5773

Impressions

It’s easy to get the wrong impression.

When we read the Chumash, it seems like every few lines God is speaking to someone.

You may say to yourself, “Well, if God would only speak to me, then life would certainly be easier!”

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