Women's Chayei Sarah Class
Rabbi YY Jacobson
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Dedicated by Liz and Dr. Michael Muschel, in loving memory of Rebbetzin Sara Muschel, Sorah bas R. Yechiel Mechel, for the yartzeit on 23 Cheshvan
You know the story about Winston Churchill. As Savior of the free world, he felt entitled to grab a nap in the House of Commons. When a fellow Parliament member approached him and said, “Must you fall asleep when I am speaking?” Churchill answered, “No, it is purely voluntary.”
Says the Midrash: Once, as Rabbi Akiva taught a class, he noticed that his students began falling asleep. He wished to awaken them. Rabbi Akiva interrupted his lecture and said: Why did Esther reign over 127 provinces? Because Esther was a descendant of Sarah who lived for 127 years. Let the granddaughter of Sarah, who lived for 127 years, come and reign over 127 countries.
This is a strange story. It evokes many questions. Among them: What is the connection of Sarah’s 127 years to Esther’s queenship over 127 provinces? And why did Rabbi Akiva choose this insight—from all the ideas he could have shared—as the way of waking up his audience?
This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Chayei Sarah, 23 Cheshvan, 5781, November 10, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
Women's Chayei Sarah Class
Rabbi YY Jacobson
Dedicated by Liz and Dr. Michael Muschel, in loving memory of Rebbetzin Sara Muschel, Sorah bas R. Yechiel Mechel, for the yartzeit on 23 Cheshvan
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צבי -4 years ago
שמעתי את השיעור האחרון
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Esther -4 years ago
Dear Rabbi YY, of the subject, I have been waiting for Rambam, Mishneh Torah classes to continue. Can you advertize if they are coming or not, please. Thank you for all you remarcable classes. My life wouldn't be as bright without them. Warm regards.
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Raizel Miriam Lock -4 years ago
Thank you Rabbi YY.....I have been craving for a shiur from yourself and was jumping for joy when your shiur was on today. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
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Sara Metzger -4 years ago
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How do I start practicing what it is that you explained in this lesson?
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Sara Metzger -4 years ago
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Did I understand correctly that Sarai and Esther are the only women mentioned in the Torah?
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