Zekhut Avot

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  1. The Two Consecrations of Moshe

    Prof. Jonathan Grossman

    Why is Moshe sent on his mission to Egypt twice? The second consecration includes a new and important element: God's covenant with the forefathers. The covenant is mentioned here, and not previously, because of the change in Moshe's attitude toward the redemption of Bnei Yisrael. He now understands that the reasons behind the redemption involve more than morality: they are embedded in a historical - national covenant.

  2. The Appointment of Moshe

    Parashat Va'era

    Rabbi Chanoch Waxman

    Early in Parashat Va’era God commands Moshe to rescue Bnei Yisrael from Egypt. However, Moshe was already consecrated for this mission once, by the Burning Bush. What is the significance of this duality? Why is there a need for two consecrations? An analysis of each episode reveals the different reasons for saving the Children of Israel; each consecration focuses on another aspect of redemption.

  3. Ramban on Haazinu: Exile - and Zionism?

    Rabbi Ezra Bick

  4. "In the Merit of Avraham" - Critique of Yitzhak?

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  5. The Achievement of Yitzchak Avinu

    Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

    תאריך פרסום: תשע"ג | |

    Aside from the fact that he is Avraham’s son and Yaakov’s father, what do we view as Yitzhak’s achievement that grants him the stature of being an “Av” (forefather)? To answer this, we have to turn to Bereisheet Chapter 26, where the events of Yitzhak’s life really begin. We examine the strong references to and parallels with Avraham’s life, and discover the differences that provide Yitzhak with his unique character traits and talents.

  6. The Merit of Yaakov

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  7. Ramban on Vayechi: BeCharvi u-veKashti - With My Sword and Bow

    Rabbi Ezra Bick | 33 minutes

    We will examine Ramban’s comments to the verse about the special grant from Yaakov to Yosef. Is this grant referring to the city of Shechem, or to an extra portion in general? And why does Yaakov describe himself as having taken it with his sword and bow, especially when Yaakov had been very angry at his sons for using the sword against Shechem?  Is the sword and bow literal, metaphorical or both?

    Ramban assumes that Yaakov refers to a double portion for Yosef - and that the reference to the sword is a hint to the future of Bnei Yisrael for when they conquer the Land. The Land of Israel must be conquered naturally, but with the help God, Who remembers the merit of the forefathers.