Parashat Chayei Sarah (The Life of Sarah) Beresheet (Genesis) 23:1–25:8 Haftarah: I Kings 1:1–31 In both the Parasha and Haftarah portions this week, we find an interesting connection between Abraham and David, which I believe, reveals … Read More
Hidden Plans
Parashat Vayeira (And He Appeared) Beresheet (Genesis) 18:1 – 22:24 Haftarah: II Kings 4:1–37 There are two very interesting points in our weekly Parashah with regard to Abraham. The first is that God refers to … Read More
Faith, Love and… Circumcision?
Parashat Lech Lecha (Go Forth) Beresheet (Genesis) 12:1-17:27 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 In this week’s parasha, we learn of yet another new beginning: the life of Abram. Abram, who became Abraham, the father of many nations in … Read More
There is a Rainbow in the Sky
Torah: Noach (Genesis 6:9–11:32) Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-55:5 In my blog last week, From the Creation of Time, I wrote that I was amazed at how our entire reality is encapsulated in the first six chapters … Read More
From the Creation of Time
Parashat Beresheet: In the Beginning Beresheet (Genesis) 1:1–6:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 42:5–43:10 Once again, the annual cycle of reading the Torah (also known as the “Books of Moses” or the first five books of the Bible) … Read More
Sukkot & Messiah: A Future Celebration!
Then it will come about that any who are left of all the nations that went against Jerusalem will go up from year to year to prostrate himself the King, the LORD of hosts, and … Read More
Our Temporary Home
On Friday night, we celebrate the first evening of Sukkoth (Feast of Booths or Tabernacles). This weeklong holiday is a time to slow down, and focus on the goodness of God’s provision in our lives. … Read More
Bought with a Price
Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 32:1–52 As we, the Jewish people, are in the midst of a very special and holy season, as well as at the end of the 10 Days of Awe before … Read More
Feast of Trumpets
Traditions can be a wonderful part of our lives! Yet, at times, they can easily overshadow the real essence of the very thing that they represent. As we are at the beginning of the High … Read More
Standing Before the LORD
Parashat Nitzavim (Standing) & Parashat Vayelech (He went) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 29:9–30:20 & 31:1–30 I ended my most recent blog entry, Choose a Camp, with the question, “To which camp do you belong?” There are only … Read More