Click here to send us a text with your feedback! Thank you This weeks Shiur has been kindly sponsored by The Jobs Group. To find a job or to look for a new employee visit thejobsgroup.com Why was Yitzchok Avinu, whose defining characteristic was seriousness and Yiras Shamayim, given a name that means laughter? Why was Avraham's laughter acceptable, while Sarah was criticised for hers? And what does all this teach us about the fine line between simcha and leitzanus? Drawing on the Ramban, Sfas Emes, Rav Shamshon Raphael Hirsch and other sources, we explore the surprising significance of laughter in Parshas Vayera — and how even our greatest strengths can become weaknesses when taken too far. A thought-provoking shiur about balancing joy with seriousness, knowing when to laugh, and recognising when laughter can undermine the things that matter most. Source sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dNrnuI zT7AwZgJq6I90Qn6Zn3XazRvg/view?usp=sharing Support the show For feedback, source sheets or to sponsor a Shiur, please email [email protected] 

Click here to send us a text with your feedback! Thank you In this episode we do a deep dive into Anti Semitisim amidst understanding the hatred of Esav and Yackov. We are left with clarity about our mission in combating Anti Semitism and it might not be what you think! This Shiur has been dedicated: לעילוי נשמת אברהם בן אליעזר ומרים בת שלמה זלמן אפרים ולישועות לכל צאצאיהם ובפרטחוה בילא בת רות ,אברהם בן חוה בילא, דינה בת חוה בילא, בתיה בת יהודית איטקא, מאיר בן טשארנא רחל, ציפורה חיה בת  יהודית איטקא. For feedback, source sheets or to sponsor a Shiur, please email [email protected]