1-minute Lessons on Book of Genesis by Rabbi Nachman Simon

One-minute audio lessons on special points from weekly Torah readings in the Book Genesis. Shared with permission from Rabbi Nachman Simon.

Genesis

Genesis ch. 3. The Purpose of the “Sin” of Adam and Hava (Eve)

Genesis ch. 5. Why the early generations had such long lives.

Noach

Genesis 6:9. What is the True Legacy of a Person?

Genesis 6:15. The Dimensions of the Ark. (For more information, see our video course on Secrets of Noah’s Ark.)

Genesis ch. 7: (a) Keep Your Head Above Water!

(b) Continued:

NEW! Genesis 8:12-17. Why a rainbow first appeared after the global flood.

Genesis 9:1-17. The Covenant of Seven Commandments for All Mankind.

Lech Lecha

Genesis ch. 12.
(1) It’s All for Your Own Good.

(2) Find Your True Self!

(3) Go Out of Yourself!

Vayeira

18:1-8. Be Kind!

18:9-15. Why Did Sarah Laugh?

Ch. 19. Why Was Lot’s Wife Turned to a Pillar of Salt?

21:1-7. The Miraculous Birth of Isaac

21:33. Abraham’s Reason for His Open Tent

Ch. 21. Get a Good Friend

Chayei Sarah

Ch. 23. Say Little, But Do a Lot!

NEW! 24:1. “Abraham was old, he came in days” – Every day is important!

Ch. 24. Be a Good Messenger

Ch. 24. Appreciate the Miracles.

Toldos

Genesis 25:19-23. Shem the son of Noah – a prophet and a righteous person (tzadik)

Genesis 25:27-34.

NEW! (1) The Spiritual Potential of Esav (Esau)

NEW! (2) The Intended Tasks of Jacob and Esav

Genesis 26:18-25

(1) Isaac was Busy Digging Wells

(2) The service of Isaac was not the same as that of his father Abraham

Ch. 27. Mothers Know Best!

27:1-4. G-d Desires Two Types of Service

Vayeitzei

28:10-11. Keep Your Head On Straight!

28:10-12. Our Prayers Reach the Highest Heavens!

NEW! 29:1. “Then Jacob ‘lifted up his feet’ and came to the land…” – with joy for the blessings he received.

Vayishlach

32:4-6. When to Act Like a Sheep or an Ox

32:4-12. How to Prepare for Conflict and Try to Avoid It

32:10-11. More Blessings Should Make You More Humble

33:8-11. Wants and Desires vs. Needs and Blessings

36:31-39. The Spiritual Meaning of the Kings of Edom

Vayeishev

Ch. 37. Do Dreams Have Meaning?

Ch. 38. Don’t Embarrass Anyone!

39:2-3. Always Credit G-d with Your Success

Mikeitz

Ch. 41.

(1) Ascend and Don’t Descend in Your Personal Level!

(2) We are Like Dreamers

(3) Why didn’t Joseph’s brothers recognize him?

Vayigash

Ch. 45.

(1) Cry for Someone!

(2) Don’t Take Revenge

Ch. 47. Only 5 of Joseph’s Brothers Stood Before Pharaoh

Vayechi

47:28. This is the only “closed” weekly portion in the Torah. Why?

47:28-48:22. What is the Definition of Living?

48:7 (and Rashi there). Rachel’s Self-sacrifice.

Ch. 49. Believing that Moshiach Will Come Today

50:15-21. It’s All From G-d

50:24-26. The Promise of the Redemption!