Famine in Yitzhak's Time

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1. The Differences Between Avraham and Yitzchak

   Rabbi Amnon Bazak

   Yitzchak’s character is often viewed as parallel to Avraham, as depicted in Midrash Hagadol: “All things that happened to Avraham – happened to Yitzchak.” The midrash indicates that there is no innovation by Yitzchak, whose strength is primarily in maintaining and stabilizing the path that his father had forged. Is this indeed a correct reading of the text? Perhaps the many points of comparison highlight the differences between these two characters, and emphasize Yitzchak’s unique personality.

2. Yitzhak - Tanakh Profiles

   Rabbi Jonathan Mishkin

3. "Who is This Man Who Walks in the Field Towards Us?"

   Dr. Brachi Elitzur

   What is Yitzchak's mission? Yitzchak is born into something that already exists, and his job is to preserve it even under the most difficult conditions. The enthusiasm aroused by Avraham's revolution has died down; the environment is sometimes even suspicious and hostile. Yitzchak is "he who sows with tears," his spirit unbroken by the treachery of the land and the jealousy of those around him, faithfully maintaining his father's achievements and bequeathing them to his own progeny. Yitzchak is a man of the Land of Israel, stubbornly holding onto its soil and bearing the message of his rootedness in it as the sole condition for ensuring its continuation.

4. Yitzhak - Continuity and Renewal

   Reuven Lavi

5. God's Message to Yitzhak

   Rabbi David Silverberg

6. Yitzhak: Following Avraham's Footsteps

   Rabbi David Silverberg

7. The Achievement of Yitzchak Avinu

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

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   Aside from the fact that he is Avraham’s son and Yaakov’s father, what do we view as Yitzhak’s achievement that grants him the stature of being an “Av” (forefather)? To answer this, we have to turn to Bereisheet Chapter 26, where the events of Yitzhak’s life really begin. We examine the strong references to and parallels with Avraham’s life, and discover the differences that provide Yitzhak with his unique character traits and talents.

8. Ramban

   Part 2

   Dr. Avigail Rock

   This lesson is dedicated to a number of philosophical topics that recur throughout the Ramban’s commentary on the Torah.

   Maaseh Avot Siman Lebanim – The events that transpire with the forefathers is an omen for the children.

   This historical view of the Ramban is of great significance, not just in the field of exegesis, but also because it has such a clear polemical anti-Christian aim. Indeed there is an allusion to the future in the stories of the forefathers, but the allusion is for Israel’s future — what is decreed upon their seed — but not for others, who are not of their seed.

   The Superiority of the Land of Israel

   The superiority of the Land of Israel predates Avraham and to the People of Israel. The overturning of Sodom was due to the superiority of the Land of Israel. As opposed to the other lands of the worlds that are managed by angelic representatives of God, the Land of Israel is managed by God directly.

   The main significance of the fulfillment of commandments is in the Land of Israel.

   Nissayon – Test

   The test is designed to serve not the Tester, God, but rather the one who is being tested. The nissayon in the Torah is an opportunity which is provided for the righteous to apply in practice their dedication to God and to earn a reward for this. In this way, they will receive a reward not only for their potential dedication, but for their actual dedication as is described with regard to Akeidat Yitzhak and the mann.

9. Parshat Toldot Part 2: Yitzhak in Gerrar

   Rabbi Gad Dishi | 27 minutes

   Perek 26 discusses Yitzchak’s life events. Through an exploration of textual parallelis we can notice many similarities to Avraham’s life, suggesting that Yitzchak’s role is to expand upon his father’s accomplishments. 

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