Parashat Vayishlach (And He Sent)Beresheet (Genesis) 32:3 (4 in the Hebrew Bible) – 36:43Haftarah: Obadiah 1:1-21 As we reflect on Parashat Vayishlach, its messages feel strikingly relevant to the realities Israel faces today. The tension … Read More
Steadfast Mercy
Parashat Vayeizei (And He Went Forth) Beresheet (Genesis) 28:10-32:3 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7 – 14:9 (11:7-14:10 In the Hebrew Bible) In Parashat Vayeitzei, we read about Jacob’s departure from Beersheba as he travels toward Haran. Along … Read More
Trusting His Goodness
Parashat Toldot (Offspring) Beresheet (Genesis) 25:19-28:9 Haftarah I Samuel 20:18-42 Shabbat Erev Chodesh (Special Reading for the eve of the new month) This week’s Torah portion, Toldot, along with its Haftarah, gives us a glimpse … Read More
Courage to Stand for Truth
Parashat Chayei Sarah (The Life of Sarah) Beresheet (Genesis) 23:1 – 25:8 Haftarah: I Kings 1:1-31 In a world filled with varying narratives and perspectives, standing for truth has become both vital and challenging. This … Read More
Mysterious Ways
Parashat Vayeira (And He Appeared) Beresheet (Genesis) 18:1 – 22:24 Haftarah: II Kings 4:1-37 As I was reading Genesis 18, I was struck by the very special relationship between God and Abraham. Genesis 18:1-3 opens … Read More
Unchanging Grace; Steadfast Love
Parashat Lech Lecha (Go Forth) Beresheet (Genesis) 12:1–17:27 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 As we reflect on Parashat Lech Lecha from Genesis 12, we are reminded of the boundless faithfulness of our God, a loving Father who … Read More
Judgement & Mercy
Parashat Noah Genesis 6:9 – 11:32 Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24 Shabbat Rosh Chodesh This week’s readings from the Parashah and Haftarah offer a deep reflection on God’s judgment, grace, and the risks of our human pride. … Read More
His Peace in the Chaos
Parashat Beresheet: In the Beginning Beresheet (Genesis) 1:1-6:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 42:5-43:10 As we embark on a new cycle of Torah readings, we find ourselves revisiting the first chapters of Beresheet, also known as “Genesis”. This … Read More
The Lord, He is God!
Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot Exodus 32:12–34:26 Haftarah: Ezekiel 38:18–39:16 This week’s Torah and Haftarah portions call us to reflect on the intricate balance between human failure, divine judgment, and God’s grace. The narrative of the … Read More
Yom Kippur: Reflect, Repent, & Recalibrate
Parasha: Leviticus 16:1-34 Maftir: Numbers 29:7-11 Haftarah: Jonah 1:1-4:11, Micah 7:18-20 As we enter Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, the words from Leviticus 16:1-34 echo deeply in our hearts. This is not just another … Read More