#143 - Parshat B'Shalach - VaYaSa
In 2013, we learned three different approaches to a unique word found immediately after the splitting of the sea.

In 2013, we learned three different approaches to a unique word found immediately after the splitting of the sea.
We go back to 2017 in order to understand an interesting clause regarding the Mitzvah of Tefillin.
Rashi seems to suggest that Moshe and Aharon were equals. How can this possibly be? We go back to 2010 when we learned two beautiful ideas of Rav Moshe Feinstein.
We go back to 2013 in order to understand some of the nicknames used in Parshat Sh'mot.
In 2016, we turned to the Ramban and his unique translation of a phrase to highlight one special way in which we should relate to Hashem.
In 2016, we used a beautiful idea of the Sefat Emet to help us understand an apparent redundancy in Yosef's great reveal.
Last year we noted that Yosef is described as being Navon while those who established the holiday of Chanukah are Bnei Binah. What is this quality of Binah?
Why do we call out the Binah of those who established the holiday Chanukah.
Yosef is successful in avoiding temptation. How was he successful in doing so. We go back to 2016 to better understand.
Why change Yaakov's name? Why change it now? We go back to answer that we learned together in 2014.
In 2010 we offered some possible meaning behind Yaakov's description of the Makom HaMikdash.
We go back to 2012 to help understand why Yaakov specifically needed to learn from Sheim and Eiver.
We go back to 2010 when we tried to understand how Rabbeinu Yonah understands Avraham's 10th test.
In 2016 we developed an idea regarding the potential source for Tefillat HaShachar, our morning prayers.
Last year we asked why the Torah never mentions the episode of Avraham being thrown in the fiery furnace.
Both Sheim and Yefet act to minimize their father's humiliation. However, Rav Soloveitchik sees a mark difference between the two.
In 2011, the Kli Yakar provided us with a brilliant insight regarding the fact that Hashem doesn't command Adam and Chava to refrain from the tree of life.
In 2014 we noted the Chatam Sofer who sees a double mourning for a double loss brought about by Moshe's death.
We go back to 2014 to understand an ambiguous Pasuk with an enigmatic explanation in the Gemara.
Why are we celebrating Sukkot now in Tishrei as opposed to in Nisan.
We go back to 2016 to better understand an interesting phrase in our Parsha.
Last year we learned a beautiful idea of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm from a sermon he delivered in 1967.
We go back to 2016 when we attempted to understand why Hashem may be angry with the Bnei Yisrael after a confession.
We go back to 2015 when we discussed how the Rambam makes a small yet fundamental change to an important Gemara. Rav Hutner explains why.
Why is Moshe so focused on HaYom? We go back to 2016 and an answer of Rav Moshe Feinstein.
Last year we turned to the Mei HaShiloach to help us understand the use of a certain term utilized by the Jewish farmer bringing Bikkurim.
We go back to 2010 where we tried to understand ban on the Moavi and Amoni from joining the Jewish People.
We go back to 2012 where Rav Schachter helped us understand a seemingly strange Midrash.
In 2010 we looked at multiple sources that suggested the meaning of the requirements to go to the Makom Asher Y'Vchar Hashem.
Back in 2016, we noted a Gemara that quotes our Parsha to support a beautiful and important idea.