The Flood and Sedom

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  1. The Righteousness of Noah

    Rabbi Chanoch Waxman | 40 minutes

    Noah is described as "righteous," but his life ends tragically. The beginning of the Noah story contains parallels with Abraham, but then there is a switch—with more parallels to Lot. Ultimately, while Noah may have had potential like that of Abraham – Like Lot he appreciates the value of "surviving" but not of "reviving." He connects to God, but does not extend that connection to the world.

  2. Avraham vs. Noah

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  3. Righteousness and Rescue: Noah, Lot and the Two Stories of the Flood

    Rabbi Chanoch Waxman

    תאריך פרסום: 2022 | | Hour and 5 minutes

    In this lecture, we will attempt to provide a new perspective on the classic question of the “righteousness” of Noah. Together we will make a careful comparison of the central characters and motifs of both the flood narrative and the story of the destruction of Sedom. Diving into the different missions Noach received from God, and whether or not he was successful.