“Parsha Vayeishev” – Rabbi Daniel Rockoff

“Parsha Vayeishev” – Rabbi Daniel Rockoff

Rabbi Rockoff is the Rabbi of Congregation BIAV, Overland Park, KS. “Yaakov settled in the land of his forefathers sojourning, the land of Canaan.” (37:1) In contrast to his brother Esav who settled in Har Seir, Yaakov takes his rightful place as the heir...
“Parsha Vayishlach” – Rabbi Zvi Romm

“Parsha Vayishlach” – Rabbi Zvi Romm

Rabbi Romm is the Rabbi of Bialystoker Synagogue, New York, NY. The commentators offer various reasons for the mitzvah of Gid HaNasheh — the prohibition of eating the sciatic nerve — which is mentioned is this week’s Parsha.  Why should the injury of...
“Parshat Toldot” – Rabbi Ian Lichter

“Parshat Toldot” – Rabbi Ian Lichter

Rabbi Ian Lichter is the Assistant Rabbi of Great Neck Synagogue in Great Neck, NY. Parshat Toldot contains the significant dialogue between Yaakov and Eisav that captures the spiritual nature of each man. The verse tells us ויזד יעקב נזיד, that Yaakov is cooking...