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<li><a href="https://www.lookstein.org/professional-dev/perspectives-avot-imahot/?fbclid=IwAR1yYViNGOTpGvhvUlTPhhzBAUZqwKD87zlx0P7hEPftv5Xe1Q29dCqQb-U">Perspectives on the Avot and Imahot</a>, Rabbi Avishai David. Rabbi David explores the concept of maasei avot siman lebanim and different approaches to understanding the actions of the avot and imahot.</li>
 
<li><a href="https://www.lookstein.org/professional-dev/perspectives-avot-imahot/?fbclid=IwAR1yYViNGOTpGvhvUlTPhhzBAUZqwKD87zlx0P7hEPftv5Xe1Q29dCqQb-U">Perspectives on the Avot and Imahot</a>, Rabbi Avishai David. Rabbi David explores the concept of maasei avot siman lebanim and different approaches to understanding the actions of the avot and imahot.</li>
 
<li><a href="https://thelehrhaus.com/scholarship/abraham-and-the-1960s-technocracy-and-the-journey-inward/">Abraham and the 1960’s: Technocracy and the Journey Inward</a>, Sam Glauber. The author explores Abraham’s identity as a seeker who chafes against a technocractic, progress-oriented society.</li>
 
<li><a href="https://thelehrhaus.com/scholarship/abraham-and-the-1960s-technocracy-and-the-journey-inward/">Abraham and the 1960’s: Technocracy and the Journey Inward</a>, Sam Glauber. The author explores Abraham’s identity as a seeker who chafes against a technocractic, progress-oriented society.</li>
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<subcategory>Parashat Vayera
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<li><i>Lot: Hero or Villain?</i>, Eldad Zamir, Alei Etzion Vol. 10, Tishrei 5761.&#160; The author explores Lot’s personality and evolution over the course of his story.</li>
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<li><a href="http://hakirah.org/Vol17Navon.pdf">The Binding of Isaac</a>, Rabbi Mois Navon, Hakirah Vol. 17 Summer 2014.&#160; Rabbi Navon offers an interpretation of the meaning of akeidat Yitzchak in the individual’s avodat Hashem.&#160;&#160;</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.etzion.org.il/en/akeida?fbclid=IwAR3BjRN3CbNanXx728OYka3cG2p6DeA21pYrZWjCd2-8hys_ZzEKk8RaQX4">Theological Issues in Sefer Bereishit: The Akeida</a>, Rav Chaim Navon.&#160; Rav Navon explores theological and moral issues in understanding the akeidah.&#160;</li>
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<li><a href="https://traditiononline.org/and-sarah-died/">And Sarah Died</a>, Dr. Yehuda Gellmann, Tradition Vol. 32 No. 1 Fall 1997.&#160; Dr. Gellman explores the different experience of the akeidah for Avraham and for Sarah, and the root of the difference.</li>
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<li><a href="https://thelehrhaus.com/scholarship/the-patron-saint-of-rabbis-kids/">The Patron Saint of Rabbis’ Kids</a>, Rabbi Elli Fischer.&#160; Rabbi Fischer explores the meaning of Yitzchak’s experience as the son of Avraham Avinu.&#160;</li>
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<li><a href="https://thelehrhaus.com/scholarship/rebuilding-a-future-when-our-world-comes-crashing-down/">Rebuilding a Future When our World Comes Crashing Down</a>, Dr. Ezra Sivan.&#160; Rabbi Sivan interprets the stories of Lot’s daughters, Tamar, and Rut as a yibum triangle which teaches psychological and religious insight into rebuilding after one’s life narrative has been disrupted.&#160;</li>
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<li><a href="https://thelehrhaus.com/scholarship/lots-wife-was-never-salt-and-why-that-highlights-the-greatness-of-abraham/">Lot’s Wife Was Never Salt (and Why That Highlights the Greatness of Abraham)</a>, Rabbi Mark Glass. Rabbi Glass explores the story of Sedom’s destruction to understand the moral difference between Lot’s wife and Avraham and their differing concerns for the city of Sedom.&#160;&#160;</li>
 
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<subcategory>Parashat Chayyei Sarah
 
<subcategory>Parashat Chayyei Sarah
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<li><i>Halakhic Morality</i>, pp. 193-207, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik. In this section, the Rav describes the notion of different religious styles and personalities. This idea connects to Chazal’s concept that Parashat Hayyei Sarah teaches us the importance of learning from the conversations and everyday life of the avot (יפה שיחתן של עבדי בתי אבות מתורתן של בנים)</li>
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<li><a href="https://traditiononline.org/a-tribute-to-the-rebbitzen-of-talne/">A Tribute to the Rebbetzin of Talne</a>, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik. The Rav describes the concept of torat imekha, which represents the legacy of Sarah Imenu.</li>
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<li><i> Biblical Type-Scenes and the Uses of Convention </i>in<i> The Art of Biblical Narrative,</i> Dr. Robert Alter. Dr. Alter explores Biblical betrothal scenes at wells, analyzing how the use of this type-scene contributes to our understanding of the relationships and personalities described in each narrative.</li>
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<subcategory>Parashat Toledot
 
<subcategory>Parashat Toledot
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<li><a href="https://traditiononline.org/rivka-the-enigma-behind-the-veil/">Rivka: The Enigma Behind the Veil</a>, Dr. Esther Shkop, Tradition Vol. 35 No. 3 Fall 2002. Dr. Shkop offers a new understanding of Rivka’s behavior and motivation in Parashat Toldot.</li>
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<li><a href="https://jewishchronicle.timesofisrael.com/torah-the-importance-of-trust/">The Importance of Trust</a>, Rabbi Daniel Yolkut. Rabbi Yolkut explores the lack of communication between Rivka and Yitzchak about the prophecy that foretells Yaakov’s and Esav’s destinies, and what it teaches us about trust and fear of stigma.</li>
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<subcategory>Parashat Vayetze
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<subcategory>Parashat Vayishlach
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<subcategory>Parashat Vayeshev
 
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Resource Articles

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Bereshit

Parashat Bereshit

Parashat Noach

Parashat Lech Lecha

  • Finished and Unfinished Journeys, Rabbi Shmuel Goldin. Rabbi Goldin explores the concept that Avraham continued Terach’s journey, and suggests that Avraham’s greatness is rooted in his persistence and perseverance.
  • Grow Up! A Religious Imperative, Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm. Rabbi Lamm characterizes the commandment to Avraham to leave his childhood home as an imperative to develop maturity, and explores the meaning of maturity and its manifestations in Avraham’s story.
  • Gerut, Avdut, and Innuy: The Covenantal Formula in Go Forth and Learn: A Passover Haggadah, Rabbi David Silber. Rabbi Silber interprets the promise of exile and slavery in brit bein habetarim as a prerequisite to becoming a nation of compassion.
  • A Palace in Flames, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. Rabbi Sacks explores the interpretations of Avraham’s search for God, and what they teach us about Avraham’s moral legacy.
  • Perspectives on the Avot and Imahot, Rabbi Avishai David. Rabbi David explores the concept of maasei avot siman lebanim and different approaches to understanding the actions of the avot and imahot.
  • Abraham and the 1960’s: Technocracy and the Journey Inward, Sam Glauber. The author explores Abraham’s identity as a seeker who chafes against a technocractic, progress-oriented society.

Parashat Vayera

  • Lot: Hero or Villain?, Eldad Zamir, Alei Etzion Vol. 10, Tishrei 5761.  The author explores Lot’s personality and evolution over the course of his story.
  • The Binding of Isaac, Rabbi Mois Navon, Hakirah Vol. 17 Summer 2014.  Rabbi Navon offers an interpretation of the meaning of akeidat Yitzchak in the individual’s avodat Hashem.  
  • Theological Issues in Sefer Bereishit: The Akeida, Rav Chaim Navon.  Rav Navon explores theological and moral issues in understanding the akeidah. 
  • And Sarah Died, Dr. Yehuda Gellmann, Tradition Vol. 32 No. 1 Fall 1997.  Dr. Gellman explores the different experience of the akeidah for Avraham and for Sarah, and the root of the difference.
  • The Patron Saint of Rabbis’ Kids, Rabbi Elli Fischer.  Rabbi Fischer explores the meaning of Yitzchak’s experience as the son of Avraham Avinu. 
  • Rebuilding a Future When our World Comes Crashing Down, Dr. Ezra Sivan.  Rabbi Sivan interprets the stories of Lot’s daughters, Tamar, and Rut as a yibum triangle which teaches psychological and religious insight into rebuilding after one’s life narrative has been disrupted. 
  • Lot’s Wife Was Never Salt (and Why That Highlights the Greatness of Abraham), Rabbi Mark Glass. Rabbi Glass explores the story of Sedom’s destruction to understand the moral difference between Lot’s wife and Avraham and their differing concerns for the city of Sedom.  

Parashat Chayyei Sarah

  • Halakhic Morality, pp. 193-207, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik. In this section, the Rav describes the notion of different religious styles and personalities. This idea connects to Chazal’s concept that Parashat Hayyei Sarah teaches us the importance of learning from the conversations and everyday life of the avot (יפה שיחתן של עבדי בתי אבות מתורתן של בנים)
  • A Tribute to the Rebbetzin of Talne, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik. The Rav describes the concept of torat imekha, which represents the legacy of Sarah Imenu.
  • Biblical Type-Scenes and the Uses of Convention in The Art of Biblical Narrative, Dr. Robert Alter. Dr. Alter explores Biblical betrothal scenes at wells, analyzing how the use of this type-scene contributes to our understanding of the relationships and personalities described in each narrative.

Parashat Toledot

  • Rivka: The Enigma Behind the Veil, Dr. Esther Shkop, Tradition Vol. 35 No. 3 Fall 2002. Dr. Shkop offers a new understanding of Rivka’s behavior and motivation in Parashat Toldot.
  • The Importance of Trust, Rabbi Daniel Yolkut. Rabbi Yolkut explores the lack of communication between Rivka and Yitzchak about the prophecy that foretells Yaakov’s and Esav’s destinies, and what it teaches us about trust and fear of stigma.

Parashat Vayetze

Parashat Vayishlach

Parashat Vayeshev

Shemot

Vayikra

Bemidbar

Devarim