בס”ד Parashat Vayigash (and he approached) Genesis 44:18–47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 In this week’s prophetic reading HaShem’s promise to Israel is once again affirmed. Those who believe that G-d has replaced Israel and render His … Read More
Parashat Mikeitz (from the end) Genesis 41:1-44:17; Haftarah: I Kings 7:40-50
בס”ד Parashat Mikeitz (from the end) Genesis 41:1-44:17 Haftarah: I Kings 7:40-50 This week there is a special reading from the prophets because the last day of Chanukah falls on a Shabbat. Chanukah celebrates the … Read More
Parashat Vayeishev (and he dwelt) Genesis 37:1-40:23 ; Haftarah Zechariah 2:14-4:7
בס”ד Parashat Vayeishev (and he dwelt) Genesis 37:1-40:23 Haftarah Zechariah 2:14-4:7 This week, because of the Festival of Chanukah, the normal reading from the prophets is replaced with a special text that the sages say … Read More
Parashat Vayishlach (and he sent) Genesis 32:4-36:43 ; Haftarah: The Prophecy of Obadiah
בס”ד Parashat Vayishlach (and he sent) Genesis 32:4-36:43 Haftarah: The Prophecy of Obadiah In the same way that our Torah portion deals with a conflict between Esau and Jacob, so too is this the message … Read More
Parashat Vayeitzei (And He went out) Genesis 28:10-32:3; Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-14:10
בס”ד Parashat Vayeitzei (And He went out) Genesis 28:10-32:3 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-14:10 In this week’s reading from the prophets, G-d manifests His abundant mercy to His people. Despite all the faithful acts of HaShem in … Read More
Parashat Chayei Sarah (Live of Sarah) Genesis 23:1-25:18 ; Haftarah: I King 1:1-31
בס”ד Parashat Chayei Sarah (Live of Sarah) Genesis 23:1-25:18 Haftarah: I King 1:1-31 In this week’s parasha Sarah dies and Abraham realizes the people of the promise need a new matriarch. In a similar manner … Read More
Parashat Tolodot (Offsprings) Genesis 25:19-28:9; Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7
בס”ד Parashat Tolodot (Offsprings) Genesis 25:19-28:9 Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7 In this week’s Torah portion we encounter Esau and Jacob, two very different men from almost every perspective. The prophetic reading tells of Esau’s continued effort … Read More
Parashat Vayeira (and He appeared) Genesis 18:1 – 22:24; Haftarah: II Kings 4:1-37
בס”ד Parashat Vayeira (and He appeared) Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 Haftarah: II Kings 4:1-37 In last week’s blog, I spoke about G-d’s faithfulness to supply the resources that His people need to fulfill their obligations … Read More
Parashat Lech Lecha (You Go) Genesis 12:1 – 17:27; Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16
בס”ד Parashat Lech Lecha (You Go) Genesis 12:1 – 17:27 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:27-41:16 The main theme of the readings of this Shabbat is faithfulness. It is not surprising, therefore, that the main character introduced in … Read More
Parashat Noach Genesis 6:9 – 11:32 / Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1 – 55:5
בס“ד Parashat Noach Genesis 6:9 – 11:32 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1 – 55:5 In this week’s prophetic writing, one sees a transformation. In the same way in the Torah portion there is a new beginning … Read More