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Vilna Gaon – GRA

Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna – The Vilna Gaon (Vilna 1720-1797). He is often called the GRA. He wrote commentaries on the Torah, Mishna, Shulchan Aruch, and kabbalah. His insights were recorded and published by his students.

Esther 1:4 – 180 Days

March 12, 2025

Megillat Esther begins with King Ahasuerus hosting a massive banquet for 180 days. Or maybe it was only 7 days?

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings Tags Esther, king - melech, Megillat Esther, Purim, Vilna Gaon - GRA

Exodus 1:7 – They Were Fruitful

January 16, 2025

The family of Jacob came to Egypt to escape the famine in Canaan. That generation died and things began to change for the children of Israel.

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Categories Shemot - Exodus Tags Egypt - Mitzraim, miracle, Pharaoh - Paro, Vilna Gaon - GRA

Genesis 33:3 – Jacob Bows

June 19, 2025December 11, 2024

Esau was heading toward Jacob with 400 fighting men. Jacob was frightened that his brother would try to destroy him and his family.

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis Tags Esau - Esav, Jacob - Yaakov, prayer - tefillah, Rabbi Dessler, Vilna Gaon - GRA

Seder Olam – Book Review

December 11, 2024August 31, 2023

Many Torah commentaries cite Seder Olam as a source. This article takes a look at Seder Olam and the role it could play in your Torah learning.

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Categories Book Review Tags Mishna, Seder Olam, Talmud - Gemara, Vilna Gaon - GRA

The 48 Jewish Prophets

December 11, 2024May 29, 2023

According to Jewish tradition there were 48 prophets. However, there is some dispute about exactly who they were.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings, Neviim - Prophets Tags prophet, Rashi, Seder Olam, Vilna Gaon - GRA

The Thinking Torah Manifesto

December 11, 2024January 9, 2012

It doesn’t matter if you are male or female, young or old. It is important for you to understand what is written in the Torah.

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Categories Hashkafa Tags Ramban - Nachmanides, Rashi, Vilna Gaon - GRA

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