Noah's Ark

The words "order the animals to leave the Ark" (Genesis 8:17) are written as if pronounced "forcibly remove the animals from the Ark." Why was it so difficult to leave the Ark and what can we learn from this about bringing holiness into our daily lives?

Why G-d wanted Noah to make a public spectacle by building an ark all by himself. Understanding the verse "Make for yourself an ark..." (Genesis 6:14) and how Noah, as righteous as he was, failed as a spiritual leader.

On the ark, Noah lived in a utopian state of harmony with his family and all the animals on board—so much so that G‑d had to force him to leave after the Flood was over. What is the parallel in our own lives? Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Mes...

Why did it take Noach 120 years to build the Ark? A closer look at the objective of the building process itself.

A closer look at the two interpretations of Rashi on the lighting in the Ark. (Likutei Sichos vol. 10, Noach sicha 1)

Explore the story of Noah’s ark as an archetype for how to deal with everything the world throws at you. When life feels like a chaotic storm raging around you, build yourself an “ark”—a rich inner world that becomes a space of refuge and inspiration. Not...

Go to any synagogue in the world and you will find numerous copies of the Five Books of Moses. Beneath the primary text on every page, there lies a subscript penned in an unfamiliar alphabet. This is Rashi - the greatest Torah commentary of all time. What...

In the ark, Noah focused entirely on serving his Creator. After the great flood, G-d commanded Noah, “Go out from the Teivah—the ark.” He was commanded to leave this ideal environment and reenter the world.

One little dude throwing words at another little dude.