In last week's parsha, Yaakov vowed to make a house for God. Why didn't he?

Summary of Yaakov: Dreamer or Doubter?

What was Yaakov dreaming about and why? Is his response appropriate?

Does the Torah describe Esav as a villain? Why do chazal?

The Torah tells of Abraham and the angels, his negotiation with God, and the destruction of Sodom without a single paragraph break. Is it all really just one story?

Summary of "Abraham's Biblical Doppelgangers". Source sheet: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/602169.23?lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en

We discuss the midrash about Abraham destroying his father's idols and getting thrown into a fire. Where did the rabbis get it from? (recorded 11/06/2024)

The Torah vs. Ancient Near Eastern creation and flood stories. Does God care about humans? (recorded on 10/30/2024)

What does the midrash mean when it says that Shemini Atzeret is about Hashem having a hard time saying goodbye to us? The significance of the number 8. (recorded on 10/22/2024)

What is atonement? Why does the haftarah talk about eating on Yom Kippur? (recorded on 10/10/24)