Pathways Parashat Vayeishev

December 15th, 2011, In Bereishit, Parsha, Pathways, by admin

A Chassidic Story (#23)

December 10th, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, Inspiration, Parsha, by Ozer Bergman

A Chassidic Story (#23) Listen, if you’re paying any sort of attention to what’s going on in all the parshas (weekly portions) concerning the Avot and Imahot (Patriarchs and Matriarchs), you’re certainly aware that every detail of their lives made—and continues to make—a big difference. Every detail of life is an example of Divine providence. … Continue Reading

Pathways Parashat Vayishlach

December 9th, 2011, In Bereishit, Parsha, Pathways, by Yossi Katz

Dvar Torah: Parshat VaYishlach

December 8th, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, by Ozer Bergman

Dvar Torah for Parshat VaYishlach “[Yaakov] got up that night … and crossed Maavor Yabok … Yaakov remained alone. A man wrestled with him until dawn” (Genesis 32:23–25). Considering some of the people Yaakov Avinu (our Patriarch) had to contend with, I would have thought that wrestling with an angel would be a piece o’ … Continue Reading

“Gratitudinal”

December 2nd, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, Parsha, by Ozer Bergman

“If God will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear …” (Genesis 28:20). Why did Yaakov Avinu (our Patriarch) ask for what seems to be so little? One may have plenty of food, but not the health to eat or enjoy it. One may have a closet full of beautiful, well-tailored clothing, but … Continue Reading

Dvar Torah for Parshat VaYetze

December 2nd, 2011, In Articles, Bereishit, Parsha, by Ozer Bergman

Dvar Torah for Parshat VaYetze There is Only the Trying “It’s twenty years that I’ve worked for you! … I was consumed by scorching heat during the day and frost at night; sleep was driven from my eyes” (Genesis 31:38–40). Rebbe Nachman got annoyed when someone said that tzaddikim were great because they had great … Continue Reading