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This parsha examines the message that the brothers sent to Joseph. This message said, "Your father charged before he died, saying thus you shall say to Joseph, please forgive, I beg you, the transgression of your brothers and their sin, for they did you wrong, And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father." The Sages state that Jacob never said these words. They were a lie. This message talks about the battle between truth and peace and which of the two is the greatest mitzvah. If you are blessed by these teachings, please like, subscribe, and share. YouTube: / @derekhhaachdut Check out our website: https://www.derekhaachdut.com/ To support: donate https://www.derekhaachdut.com/donate or mail check to Derekh Ha'achdut Ministry: P.O. Box 1201 Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455

This study of Parsha VaYigash discusses Judah as the plowman and Joseph as the reaper. Judah's role and service is a picture of service that is intended to soften the human heart and make it fertile ground for fulfilling God's will in your life. Joseph's role is a picture of what it looks like to separate yourself from the ground. In this case the ground represents the physical, material world. This study also discusses the two approaches to bitachon. If you are blessed by these teachings, please like, subscribe, and share. YouTube: / @derekhhaachdut Check out our website: https://www.derekhaachdut.com/ To support: donate https://www.derekhaachdut.com/donate or mail check to Derekh Ha'achdut Ministry: P.O. Box 1201 Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455

The word Mikeitz means "at the end." The period of darkness was coming to an end in the life of Joseph. Parsha Mikeitz always takes place during the week of Chanukah. As a result, there are great lessons that can be learned by connecting Miketz and Chanukah. In this study we connect the concepts of Chadash and Ratzon with the miracle of Chanukah. If you are blessed by these teachings, please like, subscribe, and share. YouTube: / @derekhhaachdut Check out our website: https://www.derekhaachdut.com/ To support: donate https://www.derekhaachdut.com/donate or mail check to Derekh Ha'achdut Ministry: P.O. Box 1201 Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455

This year Chanukah falls between Parsha VaYeshev and Parsha Miketz. For this reason, this message will discuss Chanukah as well as the differences between the light of the Menorah and the Chanukiah. Chanukah is about transcending the limits of rational thought. This lesson also discusses the verse found in Probers 6:23, which states, "For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light, and reproofs for discipline are the way of life. If you are blessed by these teachings, please like, subscribe, and share. YouTube: / @derekhhaachdut Check out our website: https://www.derekhaachdut.com/ To support: donate https://www.derekhaachdut.com/donate or mail check to Derekh Ha'achdut Ministry: P.O. Box 1201 Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455

The Sages made a very important statement in Beresheet Rabbah. They say that Esav would rule before Jacob. This is understandable. However, when you consider what the Midrash states, it opens up a very important concept. Both Esav and Jacob are connected to Messiah Yeshua in a very important way. These connections are explored in this study of Parsah Vayishlach. If you are blessed by these teachings, please like, subscribe, and share. YouTube: / @derekhhaachdut Check out our website: https://www.derekhaachdut.com/ To support: donate https://www.derekhaachdut.com/donate or mail check to Derekh Ha'achdut Ministry: P.O. Box 1201 Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455

In this parsha, Jacob has an encounter with Yeshua on Mt. Moriah. He begins to learn the lesson of Hashgachah Pratit. He begins to understand the foundation of the relationship with HaShem that is spoken about in Proverbs 3:6; in all your ways acknowledge HaShem. He learns that HaShem is the God of the place (Makom). He learns that HaShem is the place of the world but that the world is not His place. If you are blessed by these teachings, please like, subscribe, and share. YouTube: / @derekhhaachdut Check out our website: https://www.derekhaachdut.com/ To support: donate https://www.derekhaachdut.com/donate or mail check to Derekh Ha'achdut Ministry: P.O. Box 1201 Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455

Toldot is a very important parsha. It tells the story of the birth of Esau and Jacob and how they fought in their mother's womb. There is so much happening in this parsha that it is easy to overlook the smaller details that teach us how to walk in a more powerful, intimate relationship with HaShem. The Sages tell us that a deeper understanding of our relationship can be found in the study of what both Abraham and Isaac represent. Abraham represents love and kindness, while Isaac represents fear and strictness. Both love and kindness, like fear and strictness, have a higher and a lower level. It is imperative to understand the meaning and function of both the higher and lower level of these concepts as it will deepen our walk with HaShem. If you are blessed by these teachings, please like, subscribe, and share. YouTube: @derekhhaachdut Check out our website: https://www.derekhaachdut.com/ To support: donate https://www.derekhaachdut.com/donate or mail check to Derekh Ha'achdut Ministry: P.O. Box 1201 Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455

Parsha Chayei Sarah is about the life of Sarah, yet Sarah is already dead. The Sages say that even though Sarah is dead, her life and her work live on until this very day. Taanit 5b states: "Yaakov/Israel did not die. The Torah records that he was gathered to his people. The Sages explain that because his progeny (the Jews) are still alive, Yaakov himself is alive. The Jews, the Children of Israel, maintain and carry on his beliefs. We can say the same of Abraham and Isaac. Even Sarah is still alive. Why? Because her progeny lives on, therefore she lives on. The parsha also teaches us the concepts of Shlemut and Yeshut. If you are blessed by these teachings, please like, subscribe, and share. YouTube: / @derekhhaachdut Check out our website: https://www.derekhaachdut.com/ To support: donate https://www.derekhaachdut.com/donate or mail check to Derekh Ha'achdut Ministry: P.O. Box 1201 Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455

Parsha Lech Lecha describes HaShem leading Abram out of himself to come into the self that HaShem created him to be. The study of the parsha examines Abram's spiritual journey, which brings him to Lech Lecha. In addition, this study shows the connection between the ratzon (will) of Hashem, the Eretz (land) of Israel, and the word rutz, which means run. This leads one to the concept of Hashgachah Pratit, which changes the way we view HaShem. If you are blessed by these teachings, please like, subscribe, and share. YouTube: / @derekhhaachdut Check out our website: https://www.derekhaachdut.com/ To support: donate https://www.derekhaachdut.com/donate or mail check to Derekh Ha'achdut Ministry: P.O. Box 1201 Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455