Show Notes
In this week's episode, we learn about the impact of keeping secrets. Both Rivka and Yaaakov chose not to break Yitzchak's heart by revealing Esav's flaws- but their choices led to a lot of pain.
We also address:
Why did Yitzchok and Rivka pray for a child from opposite sides of the room?
What information did Rivka have that Yitzchok did not possess?
When Yaakov tested Esav, did Esav fail or pass the test?
Can people who commit evil acts still have good qualities?
How can we communicate well in our own families?
Based on our questions and discussions, we come up with some very important lessons and takeaways for our own lives!
More from Parsha for Kids
In the last parsha of the Torah, V'Zot HaBracha, Moshe dies. But what matters is not that he died- rather, the way he died. Moshe approached God alone. There were no adoring crowds. No family surrounding him. It was just the man and his Maker. And this is something that will happen to us all. We will all, ultimately, approach God. The question to be answered is simply this: have we lived a life that we are proud to show to God?
This week's parsha, Haazinu, is actually a song! Moshe wanted to make sure that the core ideas of Judaism would be accessible to everyone, whether or not they were able to read. In this song, we focus on some important ideas. These include: