Simchas Avraham

The Brisker Rav zt”l gives us an insight to Rivkah’s dilemma when she was pregnant

Eisav wasn’t just a rasha after he was born. Even before he was born, his intent was to do bad not just to him, but to Yaakov as well.

Eliezer saw Rivka and asked for water. She came back and gave the camels as well. We see from here the key middah to look out for in shidduchim

The Torah uses different terms for death regarding the Avos. (״מיתה, גויעה, אסיפה״) But by Moshe Rabbeinu, it uses just the term ״מיתה״. Why the different terms, and why is it different by Moshe?

Why is this test of Akeidas Yitzchak attributed to a test for Avraham? Was it not a test for Yitzchak?

Why isn't the story of Avraham Avinu waiting outside his tent for guests included in one of the 10 tests? The answer explains how a test is defined

Why is one punished so severely with כרת if a bris is never done? The answer may lie in the reason for having a bris

What was the first comment mentioned in the Torah that Avraham said to Hashem?? It was simply about making sure there was someone to pass on his wisdom to.

How does one get real bracha? What is the secret? The answer lies right here.

Noach was a tzaddik, but his generation was not. But if he lived in the time of Avraham Avinu, he would have been a greater tzaddik by his influence rubbing off on him.

Shem was not just doing the right thing, he did it based not on his desires. Very much unlike his brother, Cham.

The way the Torah structures the pesukim at the beginning of the parsha needs explanation.

Why do we hit the Aravos? What is the significance? Perhaps we are preparing ourselves for the sweetest gift of all.

It isn't a coincidence that the two mitzvos of Sukkos come together. They definitely have a theme to them. Perhaps it is to show us that we aren't here in this world forever.

There is a way to do certain mitzvahs that change the act entirely. The mitzvah of Sukkah is one of those.

When one does teshuva, he doesn't just get forgiven - he becomes a new person and is beloved by H-shem even more than one who didn't sin.

Teshuva, Tefilla, & Tzedaka are the most powerful tools to use now during these days. They have the most potency to turn over a bad decree.

Must one do teshuva to get into the category of a tzaddik? Why not just do another mitzvah?

There is a Halacha that one should bathe and have a haircut before Rosh Hashana because we're confident in the outcome. However, the Gemara tells us that we don't say Hallel on Rosh Hashana due to its severity. So what is it? It seems like a contradiction?!?!?

Sleep and death are related not just because we're not (totally) here. It could also be because a person can't be told to do either of them by someone else.

We down here in this world have the power to make Halachic decisions. How is that possible? Isn't the Torah spiritual? Yes, it is. But we mortals can become immortal through it.

Writing a sefer torah is a mitzvah upon everyone. Why? To make sure you can use it at any time.

We as human beings have the free will to do as we wish. But how do we know that's true? What's the source? The answer is found in this weeks parsha.

Bikkurim shows us that what we yield is only due to Hashem's help. That could be why it's read before Rosh Hashana. To remind us who the Real King is.

With Rosh Hashana rapidly approaching, maybe it is a good idea to look back and realize how much good Hashem has given them this year.