How can Yosef and his brothers reconcile? Why didn't Yosef contact his father earlier? It's all about perspective...

An exploration of the brothers' confession and implications for the future.

לע״נ משה בן אביגדור

Dedicated in memory of my grandfather, Moshe (Morris) Schechter, who's yartzeit is the second day of Chanukah.

There is plenty of ambiguity in the story of the sale of Yosef. The Or HaChaim makes it all make sense.

An deep dive into the feud between Yosef and his brothers, through the lens of the Or HaChaim.

Yaakov prepares to meet his brother, Eisav.

An in-depth discussion of Lavan's trickery, and Rachel and Leah's refusal to fall prey to his plan.

לרפואת החיילים:

אביתר מנחם חיים בן זהבה

נועם אברהם בן עטרה שלומית

יוחאי שמעון בן דניאלה אודט נעמי

A discussion of Rivka's pregnancy, prophecy, and destiny of her twin boys.

With an additional point about the brachos that Yitzchak gives Yaakov.

There’s so much hidden in the words and nuances of the Torah’s text. With a little creativity we can uncover the richness.

לרפואת אביתר מנחם חיים בן זהבה

לרפואת נעם אברהם בן עטרה שלומית

The Ohr HaChaim's novel approach to the story of Kayin and Hevel.

An analysis of the episode of Sarah laughing and Hashem’s reaction, with a surprising connection to the end of the parsha.

לרפואת אביתר מנחם חיים בן זהבה