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Tag: Midrash
Swaddled By God
On the festival of Sukkot, we are commanded to dwell in temporary huts so as to remember the Israelites swaddled by God.
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
June 12, 2023
Parashat V'zot Haberachah
Parashat V'zot Haberachah Dvar Torah
The Long and Short of It
The Dvar Torah for Parashat Re'eh explores choosing between two paths, the long and the short of it, when the choices are presented.
Ilana Kurshan
,
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
June 6, 2023
Parashat Re'eh
Parashat Re'eh Dvar Torah
A Conduit of Blessing
In this parashah, Moshe prepares the people for their entry into Israel, extolling the conduit of blessing that they are about to conquer.
Ilana Kurshan
,
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
June 6, 2023
Parashat Eikev
Parashat Eikev Dvar Torah
Study Guide: Ejection Born from Rejection
The study guide for parashat Devarim looks at the story of the twelve spies, in the books of Devarim and Numbers, and connects a midrash.
Vered Hollander-Goldfarb
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
June 5, 2023
Parashat Devarim
Parashat Devarim Study Guide
Lamps Give Lights
Behaalotcha describes the appointment of seventy elders to help judge the people and leadership in terms of the phrase "lamps give light."
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
May 19, 2023
Parashat Behaalotcha
Parashat Behaalotcha Dvar Torah
Study Guide: How You Say What You Say
This week's study guide focuses on Ruth, in preparation for Shavuot. Specifically, "How You Say What You Say" explores Ruth and Boaz.
Vered Hollander-Goldfarb
,
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
May 16, 2023
Parashat Bamidbar
Parashat Bamidbar Study Guide
The Furnished Ark
Our parashah describes the creation of the Mishkan, especially the ark, holding the tablets, manna, Aaron's staff, and oil.
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
February 13, 2023
Parashat Terumah
Parashat Terumah Dvar Torah
Sitting Atop A Sundial
Our parashah contains the words of the Ten Commandments, which God speaks to Moses and the people of Israel from Mount Sinai.
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
January 27, 2023
Parashat Yitro
Parashat Yitro Dvar Torah
Laden Wagons
In parashat Vayigash the patriarch Jacob learns the truth about his son Joseph, in realizing Joseph's laden wagons.
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
December 26, 2022
Parashat Vayigash
Parashat Vayigash Dvar Torah
Study Guide: The Perfect Gift
The brothers need more food but were told not to return without their youngest brother, whom their father refuses to part with.
Vered Hollander-Goldfarb
,
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
December 11, 2022
Parashat Miketz
Parashat Miketz Study Guide
Glimmers of an Incandescent Light
In parashat Miketz, Jacob sends his sons to Egypt, but unbeknownst to his sons, the ruler dispersing rations is their younger brother, Joseph.
Ilana Kurshan
,
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
December 11, 2022
Parashat Miketz
Parashat Miketz Dvar Torah
Reading Critically
Many of our sacred texts are deeply unsettling. Our ancestors are deeply flawed people and their stories do not present easy takeaways.
Bex Stern Rosenblatt
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
December 11, 2022
Parashat Vayeshev
Parashat Vayeshev Haftarah
From Despair to Repair
In this week’s parashah, Judah's daughter-in-law Tamar tricks him into sleeping with her after she is not able to conceive with his sons.
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
December 11, 2022
Parashat Vayeshev
Parashat Vayeshev Dvar Torah
The Struggles That Shape Us
On the eve of Jacob’s meeting with his brother Esau, he finds himself wrestling with a divine figure, winning, and receiving a new name.
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
December 5, 2022
Parashat Vayishlach
Parashat Vayishlach Dvar Torah
A Spiritual Exercise
After leaving his father's home, Jacob dreams of God and experiences prayer for the first time. Learn about living in dialogue with God.
Ilana Kurshan
,
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
November 27, 2022
Parashat Vayetzei
Parashat Vayetzei Dvar Torah
The Blinding of Isaac: A Blessing in Disguise
In Toldot, Isaac, now the family patriarch, bestows the blessing of the firstborn on Jacob instead of Esau, when Jacob tricks him.
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
November 16, 2022
Parashat Toldot
Parashat Toldot Dvar Torah
A Crown of Glory
Parashat Chayei Sarah describes the final years of Abraham’s life, following the death of his wife Sarah and culminating in Abraham’s own death.
Ilana Kurshan
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
November 13, 2022
Parashat Chayei Sarah
Parashat Chayei Sarah Dvar Torah
Study Guide: A Little Less is A Lot More
Study Guide: In the context of Creation, what is the connection between blessing, deficiency, and Shabbat?
Vered Hollander-Goldfarb
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Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center — Conservative Yeshiva
October 16, 2022
Parashat Bereshit
Parashat Bereshit Study Guide