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

Finding Peace in the Storm

Parashat Noah Beresheet (Genesis) 6:9–11:32 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–55:5 As I was reading this week’s parashah, there were two main things on which I was reflecting. The first is that our world can change overnight, in … 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

The Signs of Covenant

Torah: Noach (Genesis 6:9–11:32) Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–55:5 In the Word of God, we often find great signs and wonders that serve two purposes. The first is to remind us of Him, and His amazing grace … 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

Building His Kingdom

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

Parashat Noah

Beresheet (Genesis) 6:9–11:32 This week’s Scripture portion is “Noah”. Noah is one of my favorite men in the Bible. He is described as, “…a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God” (Genesis … Read More

Parashat Noach: Genesis 6:9-11:32

בס”ד Parashat Noach: Genesis 6:9-11:32 Shabbat Chodesh Maftir: Numbers 28:9-15 Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24 I will respond to a question that I received this week concerning the Torah portion. In Genesis chapter 9, Noach drinks wine and becomes … Read More