Monthly Archives: October 2012

Parshat Vayeara (hard to transliterate) starts with angels disguised as men visiting Avraham. The Ramban seems to say ( if I am reading it properly), that this is really a vision. The food brought to them is visions?, sarah’s response … Continue reading →

In parsha Vayarah chapter 19 verse, 9, the torah uses an interesting word to describe the frenzy around Lot’s house in Sodom. The Angels came to Sodom after visiting Avraham. They come to Lot’s house and quickly a group of … Continue reading →

The second mishna in the first chapter of the tractate Shabbos states that one should not enter one’s tannery (shop that treats animal skins) before shabbat on friday afternoon. This command is said in the context of other items not … Continue reading →