Classes on the Parsha - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

This shiur explores three core lessons from Parshas Vayera: Hashem's closeness during our hardest moments, how faith creates vessels for blessing as seen with Sarah, and the enduring power to bring new light at any age. The class emphasizes faith, resilience, and the potential for miracles.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/036

This shiur explores the debate between Yitzchak and Yishmael about bris milah, the nature of Hashem's covenant with the Jewish people, and how inherent Jewish identity and kindness are rooted in divine connection. It highlights humility, faith, and the unique role of women in transmitting Jewish identity.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/037

This shiur explores why Avraham and Sarah reacted differently to Hashem's promise of a child in their old age. It examines Rashi's commentary, the physical realities for both, and clarifies that the true miracle was Sarah conceiving despite her limitations, highlighting faith and divine intervention.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/020

This shiur explores how encouragement, pressure, and even rebuke can motivate people to perform mitzvos. Drawing from stories in the parsha and Chazal, it discusses the value of mitzvos done under pressure and the enduring potential for spiritual growth in every Jew. Based on Likkutei Sichos Vol. 10.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/029

This class explores the unity of the community, Avraham's kindness in welcoming guests, and the significance of Hashem appearing to Avraham on the third day after his circumcision. It highlights how enduring challenges in mitzvos leads to deeper Divine connection accessible to every Jew.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/005

This shiur explores how Hashem's visit to Avraham teaches the mitzvah of bikur cholim, Avraham's commitment to hachnasas orchim even in pain, the etiquette modeled by the angels, and the symbolism of wells as inner growth. It also discusses balancing chesed and gevurah in our lives.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/031

This shiur explores Avraham's acts of chesed in Parshas Vayera, highlighting hospitality, prioritizing others' needs, and humility. Drawing from the Rebbe's insights, it emphasizes that true kindness involves both action and making others feel valued. Based on Likkutei Sichos Vol. 25, Vayera 1 and 2.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/035

This shiur explores Avraham's practice of hospitality and how he encouraged guests to thank Hashem—even under pressure. It examines whether compelled gratitude has value, discusses a story from Chazal about tough love, and explains when forceful methods can awaken spiritual awareness.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/027

This shiur explores why Lot was repeatedly saved despite his flaws. It examines the Torah’s portrayal of Lot as a man driven by desire rather than rebellion, his acts of hospitality learned from Avraham, and how these qualities led to Divine mercy.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/021

This shiur explores Avraham's prioritization of hospitality even over Divine revelation, the paradox of feeding angels, and how hachnasas orchim refines the host. It discusses Avraham's Eishel, the importance of sharing Torah as chesed, and the Rebbe's model of authentic kindness on all levels.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/026

This class explores the distinction between Parshas Lech Lecha and Vayera, focusing on Avraham's transformation through bris milah and the resulting deeper connection to Hashem. It also examines Avraham's advocacy for Sedom, highlighting the importance of total emotional investment when helping others.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/030

This class explores how to carry the spiritual energy of Tishrei into everyday life, using the story of Sarah and Avraham to illustrate faith beyond logic. It discusses why Hashem brings miracles through challenge, emphasizing our essential connection to Him and the power of perseverance.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/010

This shiur explores the parallel downfalls of Yishmael and Esav, focusing on inheritance disputes, identity crises, and Sarah’s prophetic clarity. It discusses Yishmael’s teshuvah and the enduring lesson about boundaries in spiritual inheritance and community identity.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/023

This shiur explores Avraham’s acts of chesed, his encounter with the angels, the significance of hachnasas orchim, and the Akeidah. It discusses Rashi’s interpretations and the Rebbe’s insights on Jewish self-sacrifice—emphasizing faith, obedience to Hashem, and enduring tests.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/034

This shiur explores the significance of Chof Cheshvan and the Rebbe Rashab's birthday, Avraham's mission to spread monotheism, the value of mitzvos done under pressure, and the endless opportunities for growth in Torah and mitzvos. Based on Likkutei Sichos Vol. 15, Vayera 3, and Chof Cheshvan.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/032

This class explores why the Torah highlights Avraham's planting of the Eshel in Be’er Sheva just before the Akedah. It examines how Avraham’s chesed went beyond logic, providing not only necessities but also luxuries, and how this trait prepared him for ultimate devotion at the Akedah.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/002

This shiur explores the story of the angels announcing Yitzchak's birth to Avraham and Sarah, analyzing their differing reactions. It highlights the distinction between Avraham's joyful acceptance and Sarah's initial doubt, offering lessons about faith in Hashem's promises.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/011

This shiur explores why Hashem visited Avraham on the third day after his bris milah, highlighting the lesson of fulfilling mitzvos with true mesirus nefesh even when it is hard.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/006

This shiur explores Avraham's humility in calling himself 'sand and ashes,' the two mitzvos of ofer sotah and eifer parah adumah, and how true self-sacrifice for others—whether through spiritual or personal cost—ultimately leads to even greater reward and growth.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/009

This shiur explores why angels needed to inform Sarah about Yitzchak's birth, why Avraham didn't tell her, and the significance of Sarah overhearing the news. It highlights that Sarah's own emunah was essential for the miracle, teaching us to recognize subtle divine messages and trust in Hashem beyond nature.

https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/004_vayera/014