Parashat Lech Lecha (Go Forth) Beresheet (Genesis) 12:1-17:27 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 In this week’s parashah, we learn of yet another new beginning: the life of Abram. Abram, who became Abraham, the father of many nations … Read More
Faith Expressed in Obedience
Parashat Noah Beresheet (Genesis) 6:9–11:32 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–55:5 During the past weeks of reflecting on the temporary nature of our time on earth, the questions arose, “With what am I filling my time? How am … Read More
Choose Life
Parashat Beresheet: In the Beginning Beresheet (Genesis) 1:1-6:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 42:5-43:10 We are starting another year of the annual cycle of the reading of the Torah – also known as the “Books of Moses” or … Read More
Sukkot & Messiah: Living Water
Parashat Sukkot This Shabbat, we are amid the celebration of Sukkot (Feast of Booths/Tabernacles). Sukkot is one of the most prophetically significant feasts in Scripture. One of the most interesting things about Sukkot is that … Read More
Ordinary People; Extraordinary Obedience
Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 32:1–52 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1–51 As I was reading this week’s portion, I was reminded of a very special moment in my life that took place this last May. Before, … Read More
Returning to Him
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 This Shabbat is a special Shabbat called “Shabbat Shuvah” (return) or “Teshuva” (To return). It falls during the 10 … Read More
He Rejoices Over You
Parashat Nitzavim (Standing) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 29:9-30:20 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9 In this week’s Parashah, we read some of the most beautiful words of exhortation that I believe we will find in all of Scripture: “So it … Read More
It’s ALL About Him
Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 26:1-29:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 As I have written many times before, the Book of Deuteronomy is a book of reminders. I believe that God wants to remind … Read More
His Great Compassion
Parashat Ki Teitzei (When You Go Out) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 21:10–25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–10 A year ago, I wrote this commentary Love, Marriage, & Betrayal, and as I was preparing to write an updated commentary, I … Read More
Awake & Alert
Parashat Shoftim (Judges) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 16:18 -21:9 Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12 In this week’s Parashah, we read a well-known verse that clearly points to the fact that God will raise up someone who will be in … Read More