Jewish History
What year did the Yidden enter Eretz Yisrael?
2488
Who were the 3 Malachim who visited Avraham Avinu, and what were their roles?
Rafael - Healing
Michoel - Good news
Gavriel - destroy Sedom
According to אור החיים, why is A''A offering Malachim food?
Refers to levels of Torah, not physical food/the spiritual dimension of food.
How does ספרנו translate וישא עיניו?
He focused
Who said the quote לכשיפוצו מעינותיך חוצה ?
MOSHIACH!
Which Navi witnessed the Churban of the Beis Hamikdash?
Yirmiyahu HaNavi
Give 3 questions אור החיים has on Passuk Beis:
והנה
נצבים
עליו
Accoding to the Medrash Rabba, in what form did each of these 3 Malachim appear in and why?
Desert merchant
Produce merchant
Captain
Representing the entire world - which was created for A''A
Why did A''A offer to only bring a little water?
To show them it wouldn't be a bother to host them.
Which Navi do we mention every day and where? (Think of one)
Nosson HaNavi - Shema
Tzefania - Before Korbanos
Moshe Rabbeinu
How many years did the 1st Beis Hamikdash stand for?
410 - hint (קודש)
1st answer from Kli Yakar on why 'Vayeira EILAV'
A''A was worthy for the revelation due to his essentially humble nature, not grand acts.
3 answers Sifsei Chachamim brings on why A''A asken his friends' advice?
Test loyalty
Greater reward
Publicly or privately
How does Rashi know Hashem came to visit A''A for the purpose of 'visiting the sick'?
The word 'Eilav' shows continuation of previous topic.
Name 4 Mazalos of the Jewish months
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Name a Shofet who killed a king?
Ehud Ben Geira (himself)
Gideon (with the army)
What happened in this revelation according to:
Rashi & Ohr HaChaim:
Rashi - Hashem came to visit
Ohr Hachaim - transforming A''A into a Merkava, Shechina permanently upon him.
Why כחם היום according to כלי יקר?
A''A was showing Chessed and 'acting LIKE the sun' by looking for guests - Middas Hachessed represented by the sun's rays.
Who wrote down the Mishnah?
R' Yehuda Hanasi - Rabbeinu Hakodesh
What is one thing that Ezra HaSofer instituted?
The Halachos of Muktza
Peddlers should circulate towns selling cosmetics
Torah reading on Monday & Thursdays
חונים על הים - Explain Ramban's proof
Referring to the tent which they were standing next to - עליו
וכל העם נצב עליך - What does this quote from Seforno come to prove
Waiting to talk to someone = נצב
Malachim were waiting
What does נצבים mean according to אור החיים ב?
Men on a mission!
Who made a ban on having more than one wife?
Rabbeinu Gershom