Shimon Kippah (St. Peter) and the Jewish Idea of No Mediators | Parshas Vayigash

In this Parshas Vayigash Parsha Prevew shiur, we explore one of the most fundamental ideas in Judaism: our direct relationship with Hashem — without intermediaries, mediators, or go-betweens.

The Torah opens Vayigash with the words “Vayigash eilav Yehuda” — Yehuda approaches Yosef directly. Drawing on a powerful teaching from the Kedushas Levi, we learn that when something truly matters, you don’t speak through a translator. You go face to face.

Judaism teaches that every Jew can approach Hashem directly. He is our Father, and prayer, teshuvah, and connection require no mediator.

From there, we explore a fascinating and lesser-known chapter of history:

• The mysterious legend of Shimon Kippah (also known as St. Peter)
• Jewish sources that suggest he may have played a role in separating early Christianity from Judaism
• Censored passages of the Talmud that discuss Yeshu HaNotzri
• How Christianity adopted elements from pagan culture, including the origins of December 25th

This shiur is about understanding Jewish belief, Jewish history, and what makes our relationship with Hashem uniquely direct and personal.

📖 “There is no mediator between a child and their Father.”

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