Torah Studies 5785
Class 1: Parshas Noach
Rashi: An Introduction
A Primer for a New Year of Torah Studies
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki, known as Rashi, a celebrated eleventh-century sage, authored the most authoritative commentary on the Torah. This lesson introduces students to the rich world of scholarship dedicated to his work. This year, embark on a fascinating journey into Rashi's profound insights and timeless wisdom.

Torah Studies 5785 - 1 - Noach: Rashi, An Introduction | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 2: Parshas Lech Lecha
Global Reach, Local Concern
Never Too Big to Care for Those Closest to You
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, November 5, 2024

It's a common trap: achieving global influence while forgetting family and friends. Avraham's name change associated with his promotion from local chieftain to world leader teaches us to avoid this pitfall and remember the importance of those nearest to us.

Torah Studies 5785 - 2 - Lech Lecha: Global Reach, Local Concern | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 3: Parshas Vayeira
A Jewish Take on Hospitality
Inviting Guests: Greater than Seeing G-d Himself
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Judaism places immense value on hospitality. The Torah recounts how Avraham paused his Divine encounter to welcome travelers. Explore the logic behind this seemingly exaggerated graciousness and its profound implications.

Torah Studies 5785 - 3 - Vayeira: A Jewish Take on Hospitality | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 4: Parshas Chayei Sarah
What Do You Love about Israel?
It’s More than Falafel and the IDF
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Polls show Jews worldwide love the Holy Land, but what makes it so special? A close analysis of Rashi’s comments on Abraham’s conversation with his butler reveals a critical, often overlooked idea about the love for Israel.

Torah Studies 5785 - 4 - Chayei Sarah: What Do You Love about Israel? | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 6: Parshat Vayeitzei
Jacob’s Moral Dilemma
Don’t Be Pious at Someone Else’s Expense
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Marrying two sisters was forbidden, but so was crushing someone’s feelings. Jacob faced a tough choice and prioritized his values, teaching an eternal lesson about balancing piety with compassion.

Torah Studies 5785 - 6 - Vayeitzei: Jacob’s Moral Dilemma | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 5: Parshas Toldot
It’s Not So Good to Be a Goodie-Goodie
The Beauty of ‘The Struggle’
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Would you choose to be free of all negative temptation? A close study of two sets of twins in Genesis—Jacob and Esau, along with Peretz and Zerach—argues that the answer should be "No!" Discover the value of struggling against temptation.

Torah Studies 5785 - 5 - Toldot: It’s Not So Good to Be a Goodie-Goodie | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 7: Parshat Vayishlach
Broaden Your Horizons
What an Ancient Sage’s Travels Teach about Exploring New Ideas
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Rabbi Akiva, one of the greatest sages, was also an explorer. Learn why this pious scholar traveled to learn about other cultures and what it teaches us about embracing new ideas.

Torah Studies 5785 - 7 - Vayishlach: Broaden Your Horizons | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 8: Parshat Vayeishev
Keep Climbing
Trajectory Is All That Matters
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Who builds a city on a mountain slope? An ancient Mesopotamian city captures a key Jewish tenet: two people can be on the same slope but moving in different directions. The lesson? Always aim for the upward trajectory.

Torah Studies 5785 - 8 - Vayeishev: Keep Climbing | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 9: Parshat Vayigash
When You’re in Pain, Start Yelling
Standing Up for Your Beliefs
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Wednesday, January 1, 2025

When Joseph, still in disguise, threatens to keep Benjamin, Judah steps up and throws a tantrum. What happened to diplomacy? Discover the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

Torah Studies 5785 - 9 - Vayigash: When You’re in Pain, Start Yelling | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 10: Parshat Vayechi
You Can Clean Up Your Own Mess
No Mistake Is Too Great to Fix
With Rabbi Ari Sollish
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, January 7, 2025

The Jewish people have faced many challenges, some self-inflicted, yet we’ve always persevered. Jacob’s parting blessing to his son Benjamin teaches that no challenge is insurmountable.

Torah Studies 5785 - 10 - Vayechi: You Can Clean Up Your Own Mess | Rabbi Ari Sollish

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