Parsha:

Chayei Sara 

Collections: Rabbi Weinberger: Jewish Aging

Description

Utilizing an essay from the sefer Mesame'ach Tzion (an explanation of teachings by the Kedushas Levi) by R' Ben-Tzion Appel. Until Avraham Avinu there were no manifestations of old age. The midah and quality of ziknah - old age. Two ways for lifelong improvements - seichel (intelligence) and neshamah (soul). The difference between a ben-Noach and a ben-Avraham. The Jewish secret weapon - our neshamah. We can't become G-dly with our intellect. The different influences of the mother and the father.