Debar Torá on Perashá Wayerá 5786

Bereshith 18:1–22:24 This week’s perashá is called “Wayerá”, which means “and He appeared.” There are two important points to highlight. First, it is evident that Lot was a ṣaddiq (righteous man). Second, the Eternal, exalted be He, tests His righteous ones. When...

Debar Torá on Perashá No’aḥ 5786

Bereshith 6:9 – 11:32 The perashá Noaḥ begins by declaring that he, Noaḥ, was an ish ṣadiq tamim, which Onkelos translates as “a completely righteous man.” It is possible to assume from the text that this title was given by someone who came after him, since the...