Chabad Rebbes

Abraham and Isaac were polar opposites. One was outgoing and charismatic. The other was more introverted. Nevertheless, they looked alike. Not only were they father and son, G‑d miraculously caused their facial countenances to resemble each other’s perfec...

The Patriarchs lived rich, involved, and long lives, performing a variety of activities and interacting with many people. Nevertheless, the Chumash describes only a tiny fraction of these activities.

There are two Torah readings that begin in a similar manner with the words "Toldos," Parshas Noach and Parshas Toldos. Why is it that specifically this Torah reading is called Toldos?

The sixth section of the Book of Genesis describes the history (Toledot, in Hebrew) of Isaac and his sons, the righteous Jacob and wicked Esau. It first chronicles their birth, which foretells their future conflict. Esau, the firstborn, sells his birthrig...

Two Torah readings: Parshas Noach and, the Torah reading of this week, Parshas Toldos, begin with the words: Eleh toldos, “Theseare the chronicles of....” Nevertheless, Parshas Noach is given that name because the lessons it teaches center on the concepts...

Each year. the International Convention of Lubavitch Shluchim is held on or near the Shabbos of this Torah reading. Over 1500 representatives posted throughout the world meet at Lubavitch World Headquarters in Crown Heights. There are always some humorous...

Reb Isaac of Krakow wanted to build a new synagogue for his community but lacked the financial resources. One night he dreamt that there was a treasure buried under a bridge in Prague. The following day he arranged his affairs and set off, shovel in hand,...

The Sidra of Toledot begins with an account of the generation of “Isaac the son of Abraham,” and adds, “Abraham begat Isaac.” Why the repetition? The Rebbe quotes four explanations, each of a different kind, each representing a different level of Biblical...

At the beginning of the Torah portion Toldos, the Torah relates that when Rivkah was pregnant with Ya’akov and Esav, “the children clashed within her.”Bereishis 25:22. Our Sages explainBereishis Rabbah 63:6; Zohar, Vol. I, p. 139a; commentary of Rashi on ...

In the Torah portion Toldos we readBereishis 26:12. that “Yitzchak sowed that land, and reaped that year a hundredfold.” The Midrash notesBereishis Rabbah 64:6. that Yitzchak measured the yield in order to tithe his crops. In Pirkei d’Rebbe Eliezer ,Begin...