When to Forgo a Religious Stringency - Practical Parshah—Vayeitzei

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When to Forgo a Religious Stringency: Practical Parshah—Vayeitzei

We learn from our father Jacob an important lesson in when and how to forgo a personal religious stringency in the face of a greater obligation.

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Rabbi Mendel Kaplan is the Spiritual Leader and Executive Director of Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ontario, serving one of Canada’s most dynamic Jewish communities. He also serves as Chaplain of the York Regional Police Service. He is an active member of Toronto’s Vaad HaRabbanim (Council of Orthodox Rabbis), and a voting member of the COR Kashruth Council of Canada’s executive rabbinical board. Rabbi Kaplan is featured regularly on many local television and radio shows. He is a sought after speaker, with hundreds of lectures on Chabad.org. He and his wife, Faygie, are blessed with eight children. Artistically endowed, the rabbi enjoys drawing, sketching and creating charcoal portraits.

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Trina Nelson December 3, 2024

Todah Rabah! Insightful message. Reply

Craig Singer Detroit, MI December 5, 2022

Wow! I did not think there would be a plausible answer to keeping (watching) the mitzvot and Yaakovs 2 wives. This is the first time I ever heard an orthodox rabbi teach that sensitivities supersede stringencies. Bravo! Reply

Nachum Moshe Lemeshko Oak Park, Michigan December 5, 2016

this was it, this shiur had shtikle Ruach Hakadosh for me, a great wake up call, and well needed. Tizkru L'mitzvos Reply

Brenda Kozie-Peak November 18, 2015

Study sheet Where do I find the study sheet ? Reply

Galit Chantrill Australia June 16, 2013

Thank you I really enjoyed this lecture, it taught me something about flexibility. Reply

Gabriela Mercedes, Argentina November 17, 2010

GRATEFUL So grateful to have listened to this wonderful message....i believe that the heart of the Torah was beautifully explained: it's all about love Reply

Rafi Nathan Monsey, NY November 14, 2010

Amazing Shiur Thank you Rabbi, it was really great, please keep it up! Reply

Taylor Wilson Nac, TX November 10, 2010

A message for all Beautifully and wonderfully put, Thank You for this insightful message! Reply

me League City November 10, 2010

Without any flattery Absolutly beautiful!!!! Reply

james cooley kcmo, bbl October 26, 2010

flattery? great insight on Noah/avraham!! Reply

When to Forgo a Religious Stringency: Practical Parshah—Vayeitzei

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