Parashat Yitro (Jethro)

Shemot (Exodus) 18:1–20:23 In our Scripture portion this week, we see God giving Moses specific instruction to impart to the Children of Israel: Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob and tell the … Read More

Parashat Beshalach (When He Sent)

Shemot (Exodus) 13:17–17:16 A year ago, I wrote regarding this Scripture portion Parashat Beshalach (When He Sent): “…when it comes to the Word of God, I love the way the Hebrew language reveals that which is … Read More

Parashat Bo (Come)

Shemot (Exodus) 10:1–13:16 This week’s Scripture portion is chock-full of wonderful things that connect to Messiah, and how He fulfilled the role as the perfect, unblemished Lamb. I want to focus on verses 5 and … Read More

Parashat Shemot (Names)

Shemot (Exodus) 1:1–6:1 Our weekly reading takes us to a new book called Shemot (“Exodus”). The literal translation of the Hebrew word is, “Names”, which comes from Exodus 1:1: “These are the names of the … Read More

Parashat Vayechi (And He Lived)

Beresheet (Genesis) 47:28–50:26 The Word of God is rich and full of astonishing revelations of our Creator and His incredible plan for us; the more we dwell in the Word, the more we will discover … Read More

Parashat VaYigash (And He Approached)

Beresheet (Genesis) 44:18-47:27 Our weekly reading opens with Judah acknowledging something very important about Joseph’s position. If we recall from last week’s blog, Parashat Mikeitz (From the End), I wrote that, “Egypt was considered the … Read More

Parashat Mikeitz (From the End)

Beresheet (Genesis) 41:1-44:17 As we continue with our study of the connection between the story of Joseph and of our Messiah, I want to remind you some closing remarks from last week’s blog, Parashat Vayeishev … Read More

Parashat Vayeishev (And he dwelt)

Beresheet (Genesis) 37:1–40:23 The more I study and read from the first book of God’s Word, the book of Beresheet (Genesis), the more I marvel at how truly amazing it is. This book lays the … Read More

Parashat VaYishlach (And he sent)

Beresheet (Genesis 32: 3 [verse 4 in the Hebrew Bible] to 36:43) In my study of the weekly Scripture portion this past week, I must admit that I have been wrestling with the text and … Read More