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

Our Rock

Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 32:1–52 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1–51 As I sat to write this week’s commentary on the Parasha and Haftara portions, I was reflecting upon the season in which we find ourselves … 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

Light in the Darkness

Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 26:1–19:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1–22 These are dark times. There is so much happening in our world today that can cause us great distress. But the Word of … Read More

Love, Marriage, & Divorce

Parashat Ki Teitzei (When You Go Out) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 21:10–25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–10 As an introduction, I want to say that the subject of this commentary may be especially sensitive to some of my readers, … Read More

The Cup of Wrath

Parashat Shoftim (Judges) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 16:18–21:9 Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12–52:12 In this week’s Parasha, we read of a very well-known verse that points directly to Yeshua Himself: A Prophet from among you, from your brothers, like … Read More

The One & Only Jerusalem

Parashat Re’eh (See or Look) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26–16:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11–55:5 Often, when I travel around the world and hear other teachers teach, I am struck how sometimes teachers will neglect what God is actually … Read More