Classes on the Parsha - Rabbi Chaim Wolosow

This shiur explores the significance of name changes for Avraham and Sarah, the spiritual role of letters in their names, and the lessons drawn from these changes. It also discusses Avraham's three altars and the importance of maintaining a deep connection to Tzaddikim. Based on Likkutei Sichos Vol. 25, Lech Lecha 3, and Vol. 30, Lech Lecha 1. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/003_lech_lecha/027

Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 25, Lech Lecha 1 and 2. This shiur explores why the Torah introduces Avraham without mentioning his merits, unlike Noach. It explains that the Jewish people's bond with Hashem rests on Divine choice, not human achievement, and that every mitzvah is a channel for that bond. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/003_lech_lecha/026

This shiur explores why Avraham worried about his reward despite serving Hashem out of love, the Zohar's story of learning Torah for material gain, and the Rebbe's distinction between using Torah as a means or an end. It emphasizes true Divine service and bringing blessing into daily life. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/003_lech_lecha/025

This shiur explores how Noach, Avraham, and Moshe Rabbeinu each modeled different approaches to responsibility for others. Drawing from Likkutei Sichos vol. 15 on Lech Lecha, it examines the shift from self-focused righteousness to true partnership with Hashem through action, prayer, and Torah study. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/003_lech_lecha/024

This shiur explores the meaning of Lech Lecha as a call to personal growth and mission, contrasts Avram's unconditional chosenness with Noach's merit-based selection, examines the ten generations from Adam to Avram, and discusses the spiritual lessons of effort, humility, and transformation. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/001_bereishis/003_lech_lecha/023