Parashat Vayishlach (And He Sent) Beresheet (Genesis) 32:3 (4 in the Hebrew Bible) – 36:43 Haftarah: Obadiah 1:1–21 As I wrote in my commentary last year, I was puzzled by the extreme differences between the … Read More
Mysterious Grace
Parashat Vayeizei (And He Went Forth) Beresheet (Genesis) 28:10–32:3 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7–14:10 Our Parasha this week opens with Jacob’s famous dream, where God reaffirms the unconditional covenant that He made Abraham and Isaac, and also … Read More
Inheritance — Does it Matter?
Parashat Chayei Sarah (The Life of Sarah) Beresheet (Genesis) 23:1–25:8 Haftarah: I Kings 1:1–31 I previously wrote a similar commentary on this Scripture portion. This time, I’d like to expand a little on some of … Read More
Endless Grace from Generation to Generation
Parashat Lech Lecha (Go Forth) Beresheet (Genesis) 12:1–17:27 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 This week’s Parasha opens with a well-known, yet often misunderstood, set of verses from Genesis 12: Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from … Read More
The Signs of Covenant
Torah: Noach (Genesis 6:9–11:32) Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–55:5 In the Word of God, we often find great signs and wonders that serve two purposes. The first is to remind us of Him, and His amazing grace … Read More
A New Beginning
Parashat Beresheet: In the Beginning Beresheet (Genesis) 1:1–6:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 42:5–43:10 I am always amazed by the fact that every time I read the Word of God, I find new treasures. The Word is living … Read More
A Sukkot Reflection 2021
Our time here on earth is limited. The important question we ought to ask ourselves is “With what am I filling my precious time?” This question came to my mind as I was reflecting upon … Read More
A Call to Return
Parashat Vayelech (He Went) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 31:1–30 Haftarah: Hosea 14:2–10, Joel 2:11–27, Micah 7:18–20 Shabbat Shuvah Our Parasha opens with Moses reminding Israel of a great promise that God made to them. Although Moses himself … Read More
Justified Before the Judge
Parashat Nitzavim (Standing) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 29:9–30:20 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10–63:9 God’s timing is always perfect. As we are entering the season of the High Holy Days – Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (Day of … Read More