Parshas Vayechi

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12 shiurim · 8 hr 19 min · one after another

Vayechi - When You Can't Forgive Yourself

Jan 1, 202652 min

In this shiur, delivered in Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains the psychological dynamics of the relationship between Yosef and his brothers after Yaakov died. The Shevatim projected their pain onto Yosef, manipulated the truth to protect themselves and made the

Parshas Vayechi Psychology & Avodas Hashem Teshuva & Growth
Vayechi - Exile Begins When Truth Dies

Jan 1, 202638 min

In this shiur, delivered in Baer Miriam, Rav Burg explains the inner nature of Golus. When truth dies our perception of pain is that we are suffering. This results in a complete emotional shutdown from those that are enslaved. When truth dies the foundations o

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Vayechi - Feeling the Pain of Another

Jan 9, 202534 min

In this shiur, delivered in Sharfmans, Rav Burg explains (based on a Torah from Rav Yaakov Kaminetsky zt"l) why Shimon and Levi were assigned to become the Rabbeim and the Sofrim of Klal Yisrael. True, they were criticized by Yaakov Avinu for being overly zeal

Parshas Vayechi Psychology & Avodas Hashem Emunah & Bitachon
Vayechi - Finding Our Emotional Footing in Exile

Jan 8, 202540 min

In this shiur, delivered in Ba'er Miriam, Rav Burg explains the meaning of the fact that Parshas Vayechi is setumah (a closed parsha). The eyes and heart of Klal Yisrael became closed when Yaakov Avinu passed away beginning the exile in Mitzrayim. Knowing that

Parshas Vayechi Psychology & Avodas Hashem
Vayechi - Putting Someone Else's Needs Before Our Own

Dec 27, 202342 min

In this shiur, delivered at Tomer Devorah, Rav Burg explains why Yaakov felt the need at this specific time to explain to Yosef why he buried Rachel on the side of the road and not in Chevron. Rachel was Mevater and put the needs of her children ahead of her o

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Vayechi - The Journey Towards Mashiach

Dec 24, 202351 min

In this shiur, delivered at the Sorotzkin home in Monsey, Rav Burg explores why Yaakov Avinu wanted to reveal the end of days to his children and why in the end he gave them the Berachos that they were destined to receive. Mashiach is not only about the destin

Parshas Vayechi Eretz Yisrael & Geulah
Aish Kodesh 11 (Vayechi and Vaeira)

Jan 17, 202345 min

In this shiur Rav Burg gave over two pieces from the Aish Kodesh. Vayechi - In this piece the Aish Kodesh teaches us how Yaakov Avinu being "blocked off" from revealing the end of days to his children was actually a sign of the redemption itself. When the dam

Parshas Vayechi Parshas Va'eira Aish Kodesh
Parshas Vayechi - The History of the World in 12 Steps

Jan 5, 202336 min

Based on brilliant and novel insight the Lubavitcher Rebbe zt'l, Rav Burg explains how each name of the parshios of Bereishis represents another stage in the development of the history of the world.

Parshas Vayechi Chassidus
Vayechi - We Are Not Our Lowest Moments

Jan 4, 202334 min

The challenge of parenting in today's generation may feel enormous. Yosef HaTzaddik teaches us that even in the most difficult circumstances we are all capable of raising children like Menashe and Ephraim. Our children have two parts: Menashe - the parts they

Parshas Vayechi Parenting
Parshas Vayechi - The Nobility of Submission

Dec 15, 202142 min

Yaakov blesses Yehuda that his brothers will submit to him. What is the significance of this submission? In this shiur Rav Burg explains the complexity of being the commanded (being called to duty) and making Yiddishkeit our own.

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Parshas Vayechi - A Ship Doesn't Go Down Without Its Captain

Dec 21, 201846 min

Sefer Bereishis ends with the death of Yosef HaTzaddik and his burial in Mitzrayim. The passuk immediately before speaks about how we will one day leave Golus. Why does the Torah choose to end the Sefer on such a low note? In this shiur, Rav Burg teaches us a

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Parshas Vayechi - Words Matter

Dec 20, 201841 min

Yaakov Avinu instructs Yosef to take an oath that he will bury him in Eretz Yisrael. Does Yaakov not trust that Yosef will do as he says? How do we make real and lasting changes in our lives? We know what we "should" do but often we fail to live up to the expe

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