Parsha 3 of 54 · Sefer Bereishis
One piece for each year. Each opens as a PDF.
5781–82 · Year 1 · 2 pages
Mission: Learn what not to be This week’s Parsha- Lech Licha literally translates into “go out for yourself”. Hashem tells Avram to leave his father’s home and sojourn in order to capitalize on the blessings that Hashem has in store for Avram. Rashi opens his…
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5782–83 · Year 2 · 2 pages
This week’s Haftora is from Yishaya 40:27- 41:16. Hidden nature of Hashem- in the narrative of the parsha. Even if we think that Hashem has forsaken us, it is the best path forward, and only the future will tell us why the best path forward was the one that…
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5783–84 · Year 3 · 3 pages
This week is the third Parsha in Chumash Bereishis, Parshas Lech Licha. The first posuk translated as “go out for yourself”, for which Rashi famously explains that Avraham should go out for his own pleasure and benefit. Rashi’s choice of explanation is…
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5784–85 · Year 4 · 1 page
This week’s Parsha is Lech Lecha, which begins with Avram going out “for himself” from the land of his birth. According to Ramban, the historical narratives shown in the Torah, especially to the forefathers, are a sign to the future generations. The…
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5785–86 · Year 5 · 2 pages
In this week’s Parsha, Lech Licha, we learn about Avraham’s travels and various exploits as our forefather. If the Torah is not a history book, why does it recount specific stories with details? For example, what bearing does Avraham’s hiding his wife or…
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5786–87 · Year 6 · 2 pages
This week’s Parsha Lech Licha, which provides detailed accounts of specific incidents in Avraham’s life, offers Mepharshim colour and guidance in our time. For example, when Avraham parted ways with Lot’s shepherds, the Torah is very explicit in telling us…
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