Weekly Parsha Thoughts

The passuk says ויצא יעקב מבאר שבע וילך חרנה. The mefarshim ask: it should have been sufficient to say “and Yaakov went to Charan.” Why mention that Yaakov left Be’er Sheva? The Bais HaLevi explains that these two leshonos of “leaving” and... Read More

“Vayisrotzitzu habanim bikirbah”, Rivka’s children were “rotzitzim.”  Rashi explains this means running, from lashon ritza.  When Rivka passed by the entrance of the beis hamidrash of Shem and Aver, Yaakov wanted to come out.  When Rivka passed by the entrance of avoda... Read More

The passuk says, “and I (Eliezer) said to my master אלי לא תלך האשה אחרי.” Rashi explains it is written as אלי without a ו. Eliezer had a daughter whom he wanted Yitzchak to marry. Avraham said “my son Yitzchok is boruch,... Read More

The Gemara says because of Avraham’s chesed to the malachim, Hashem did chesed with Klal Yisroel. Hashem gave slav, mon, and water. The Chofetz Chaim asks: because Avraham Avinu gave some butter and milk and tongue one time Hashem gave food for... Read More

The Gemara brings a story with Nachum Ish Gam Zu who would say “whatever happens is for the good.” One time the Yidden wanted to send a present to the king. They chose Nachum to be the one since he was used... Read More

The passuk says ויחל נח איש האדמה ויטע כרם. Rashi explains he made himself chulin. Noach should have been involved in planting something else first. Sforno explains ויחל from התחלה; he shouldn’t have started with something not nice. The Kli Yakar explains... Read More