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
The Lion of Judah
Parashat Vayechi (And He Lived) Beresheet (Genesis) 47:28–50:26 In this week’s parasha, we get a clear example of why we must read the entire Word of God as a whole book, rather than as two … Read More
Unmerited Grace
Parashat Vayigash (And He Approached) Beresheet (Genesis) 44:18–47:27 In my previous blog entry, His Perfect Plan (Pt. 2), I wrote that in the same way Joseph knew his brothers, but they did not recognize him … Read More
His Perfect Plan (Pt. 2)
Parashat Mikeitz (From the End) Beresheet (Genesis) 41:1–44:17 I titled my last blog, “His Perfect Plan”, which focused on the reason I believe the story of Judah and Tamar appears in the middle of Joseph’s … Read More
His Perfect Plan
Parashat Vayeishev (And He Dwelt) Beresheet (Genesis) 37:1–40:23 This week’s reading brings us to some very rich and important passages; we learn of the story of Joseph, and the deep connection between Joseph’s story and … Read More
Being Made Small
Parashat Vayishlach (And he sent) Beresheet (Genesis) 32: 3 (4 in the Hebrew Bible)–36:43 We have some very special verses in this week’s Scripture portion (parasha) that I will translate directly from the Hebrew: And … Read More
God is Here…Do You Know It?
Parashat Vayeizei (And He Went Forth) Beresheet (Genesis) 28:10–32:3 In the Book of John, we read an account that becomes much clearer once we read our weekly portion: Philip found Nathanael and said to him, … Read More
“But, It’s Not Fair!”
Parashat Toldot (Offspring) Beresheet (Genesis) 25:19–28:9 This week’s reading opens with a description of the genealogy of Isaac: Now these are the records of the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham became the father of … Read More
The Sins of Our Parents
Parashat Chayei Sarah (The Life of Sarah) Beresheet (Genesis) 23:1–25:8 Isn’t it interesting how we can read God’s Word again and again, putting emphasis on certain accounts and miracles, while completely missing others? For example, … Read More
Nothing is Impossible with God!
Parashat Vayeira (And he appeared) Beresheet (Genesis) 18:1–22:24 Our weekly portion starts with a wonderful story of God’s faithfulness, wonder, and power. It also shows that the Creator of the world is so much greater … Read More