Explorations Expanded (Bereishit)
Language: English
Published by Kodesh Press, 2019
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- Title
- Explorations Expanded (Bereishit)
- Author
- Ari D Kahn
- Publisher
- Kodesh Press
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback / softback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1947857290
- ISBN 13
- 9781947857292
- Item weight
- 517 grams
EXPLORE THE BOOK OF GENESIS WITH NEW EYES
In Explorations Expanded: Bereishit, distinguished educator Rabbi Ari Kahn invites readers on a transformative journey through Sefer Bereishit (Genesis). With breathtaking originality and profound depth, Rabbi Kahn reexamines the stories we thought we knew, opening up new depths of dimensions of meaning, drawing the reader into a dialogue between ancient tradition and modern thought.
Explorations Expanded is a bold and brilliant integration of Torah scholarship, mysticism, literary analysis, and psychological insight. Each chapter in the volume focuses on the weekly parsha, uncovering layers of spiritual and intellectual richness that speak to both the seasoned scholar and the curious layperson.
Rabbi Kahn draws on a sweeping range of classical sources—from Talmud and Midrash to Ramban, Zohar, and the Chasidic masters—while also engaging with modern academic approaches. His writing is enriched by references to Jewish history, comparative mythology, and deep psychological motifs, showing how even the most esoteric midrashim carry timeless relevance. These are not just commentaries—they are interpretive essays that challenge, inspire, and illuminate.
Parashat Bereishit
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The First Argument – The origins of conflict in creation
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The Missing 974 Generations – Hidden souls and pre-creation mysticism
Parashat Noach
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Was Noach a Tzaddik? – Reevaluating Noah's righteousness and moral courage
Parashat Lech Lecha
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Avraham’s Discovery – Abraham’s intellectual and spiritual breakthrough
Parashat Vayeira
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The Trial – The Akeidah (Binding of Isaac) in light of ethical and spiritual testing
Parashat Chayei Sarah
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The First Matriarch – Sarah's legacy and the roots of matriarchal power
Parashat Toldot
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Yaakov and Esav – Brotherhood, conflict, and the birthright struggle
Parashat Vayeitzei
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Antecedents of a Nation – The spiritual foundation of Jacob’s journey and the formation of Israel
Parashat Vayishlach
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The Struggle – Jacob’s wrestling match and inner transformation
Parashat Vayeshev
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The Light of Mashiach – How the story of Judah and Tamar foreshadows redemption
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Worse Than You Thought – The moral depth of Joseph’s sale and his brothers’ guilt
Parashat Miketz
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Yosef HaTzaddik – Joseph’s spiritual stature and leadership in Egypt
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A Cherished Chalice – Symbolism and psychological insight in the story of the goblet
Parashat Vayigash
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The Beauty of Yosef – Joseph’s inner nobility and emotional truth
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Emotional Truth: Becoming Brothers Once Again – Healing broken relationships
Parashat Vayechi
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Who Is First? – Blessings, legacy, and spiritual leadership
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The Death of Yaakov – Jacob’s death as the close of an era and the gateway to national destiny
Rabbi Kahn’s accessible yet sophisticated style invites readers into the intellectual vibrancy and emotional resonance of Torah study, restoring the sense of wonder and revelation that should accompany every encounter with the parsha.
Ideal For:-
Weekly parsha and Shabbat table inspiration
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Rabbis, educators, and advanced learners
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Students of Jewish philosophy, Kabbalah, and Torah psychology
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Readers seeking profound, spiritually charged interpretations of Genesis
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