Category Archives: Vayerah

Naar and Yeled; the difference

We asked why the Torah switches back and forth between calling Yishmael “yeled” – the child, and “na’ar” – the youth. (See pasuk 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20). Why? Perhaps Yeled is a general term, indicating only that … Continue reading

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Relatively rightous

Lot did not want to flee into the highlands because Avraham lived there, and compared with Avraham, Lot  would be considered a wicked man, and would die as a result. So he chose to rather flee to Tzo’ar, because if … Continue reading

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Dying to give

The parshah begins describing how Avraham was waiting outside his tent in the heat of the day. What was he waiting for? He was waiting for guests. We asked everyone sitting at the table why was Avraham looking for guests. … Continue reading

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