Torah Portions – Page 3 – Drops Of Light

Behind The Greatness Of Abraham

October 29, 2020 Drops of Light Project Lech Lecha, R. Enkin, Ari, Torah Portions

In the Torah portion of Lech Lecha we are introduced to Abraham – He was the first Jew. He taught the world about G-d. He did acts of kindness to no end. He was told by G-d that it was time to move to the land of Israel and when he arrives, the verse states “He pitched his tent” – but the words “his tent” are spelled strangely in the verse. It’s spelled with a letter hei and not a vav. Implying something else. Rabbi Ari Enkin shares an important lesson in life, and reveals yet another point of greatness found in Abraham our forefather.

The Dove & The Olive Branch

October 21, 2020 Drops of Light Project Noah, R. Enkin, Ari, Torah Portions

As Noah is preparing to finally leave the ark he sends out a Dove to find dry land – The Dove returns with an olive leaf / branch in its beak. The wording that the verse uses is ‘taraf befi’hah” which is an oddly aggressive word for the circumstances. From this we learn an important lesson…

Was Creating Man Good?

October 14, 2020 Drops of Light Project Bereishit, R. Enkin, Ari, Torah Portions

In the beginning of Creation – after every creation the Torah says “it was good”. However, after the creation of Adam and Eve it does not say “it was good”. We know that man was created in G-d’s image. The pinnacle of creation. So why does the Torah not say “it was good” – Rabbi Ari Enkin shares an insight.

Noah – Living in a Corrupt Society (2min)

October 30, 2019 Drops of Light Project Noah, R. Enkin, Ari, Torah Portions

Noah lived in a time when society was so corrupt that God had to destroy the entire world through a massive flood. The Torah says that Noah found favor in God’s eyes, Noah walked with God, yet we also see that there is no mention of Noah in any social circles….Why exactly is this? Rabbi Ari Enkin shares a fascinating insight regarding Noah and the way he lived, but more importantly, what we can learn from him…