Parashat Noah Beresheet (Genesis) 6:9–11:32 This week, we read the story of Noah, which I have written on in previous years. I want to focus this specific blog on some key verses that I believe … Read More
In the Beginning
Parashat Beresheet (In the Beginning) Beresheet (Genesis) 1:1–6:8 Once again, the annual cycle of reading the Torah (also known as the “Books of Moses” or the first five books of the Bible) begins. My aim … Read More
Sukkot: A Great Reminder!
We are approaching the end of the wonderful season of the High Holy Days. This is a great time of reflection, repentance, and celebration. I am so grateful to our Father that He gave us … Read More
Heeding His Warnings
Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 32:1–52 Our weekly portion opens with the word, “הַאֲזִ֥ינוּ” “ha’azinu”, which means “listen or give ear to”. This is a word that I believe we need to pay close attention … Read More
Who Do You Fear?
Parashat Vayelech (He went) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 31:1–30 In this week’s Scripture portion, we read of Moses speaking about when leadership of Israel will be transferred to Joshua: So Moses went and spoke these words to … Read More
Without Excuse
Parashat Nitzavim (Standing) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 29:9–30:20 There is something written in our weekly Scripture portion that always caught my eyes: For this commandment which I command you today is not too difficult for you, nor … Read More
Giving Him Our Best
Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 26:1–29:8 God was very clear in His instructions to Israel upon their arrival to the Land of inheritance: Then it shall be, when you enter the land … Read More
Does the Word Contradict Itself?
Parashat Ki Teitzei (When you go out) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 21:10 – 25:19 Could there be a contradiction in this week’s Scripture portion? In this week’s parasha we read: Fathers shall not be put to death … Read More
Confronting a Fellow Believer, God’s Way
Parashat Shoftim (Judges) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 16:18 – 21:9 Our text this week is another reminder that God’s justice is different from our human sense of justice! In Deuteronomy 17, we read that if someone commits … Read More
You’ve Been Warned
Parashat Re’eh (See or look…) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 11:26 – 16:17 Before I begin, I would like to encourage you to read my blog entries last year and the year before on this week’s Scripture portion, … Read More