A Complicated Life

Rabbi Kanefsky quotes authorities who emphasize taking into account a person's mental and emotional health when determining if such a person is allowed to use certain technologies on Shabbat.

Dr. Sheila Keiter concludes her 4-part series on King Solomon in Tanakh with a look at his presence in Shir HaShirim and Kohelet. Source sheet below: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:084c0cb8-dfda-4ad1-ac6a-a9ff25c97349

Sheldon Kasdan points to the descriptions of Esav ("the hunter") and Yakov ("dweller in tents") as a window into each brother's use of their spare time.

Rabbi Kanefsky begins an exploration of the use of a new technology on Shabbat.

Rabbi Stein suggests that the many different phrases used to describe prayer by the Avot, may denote differences in expectations.

Rabbi Stein looks at the double language: "Yitzchok, son of Avraham..... Avraham begat Yitzchok" and derives a personal message about fathers and sons.

Rabbi Kanefsky explores the origins of the custom to recite Hallel on Rosh Chodesh, and the practice of reciting a bracha at the beginning.

In Part 3 of her series, Dr. Sheila Keiter contrasts the description of King Solomon in the book of Kings with the narrative in Chronicles, Psalms, Nehemiah and Proverbs. Source sheet below: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:8c1da1a0-f20b-4f0f-8dc8-b595eef8f324

Rabbi Stein looks at the complicated life choices and relationships of Yitzchak, after the Akeidah.

Rabbi Stein wonders why Avraham's servant Eliezer hesitated upon meeting Rivkah and seeing her fulfill all the signs that Eliezer had hoped for.