Beresheet (Genesis) 28:10-32:3 This week’s reading portion begins with the amazing account of Jacob’s dream, where God Himself reaffirms the unconditional covenant that He made with Abraham, Isaac, and now to Jacob: “Then Jacob departed … Read More
Parashat Toldot (Offspring)
Beresheet (Genesis) 25:19-28:9 The God that we have put our faith in is a God of the impossible; He is faithful to His promises, regardless of what we see or understand. As we learned before, … Read More
Parashat Chayei Sarah (The Life of Sarah)
Beresheet (Genesis) 23:1 – 25:8 In my most recent blog entry, Parashat Vayeira (And He Appeared), I wrote that I love the account from the book of Genesis 18:9-15 for many reasons; it reveals to … Read More
Parashat Vayeira (And He Appeared)
Beresheet (Genesis) 18:1 – 22:24 “Then they said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” And he said, “Behold, in the tent.” And he said, “I will surely return to you at this time next … Read More
Go Forth! (Parashat Lekh Lekha)
Beresheet (Genesis) 12:1-17:27 “Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go forth from your country, and from your relatives and from your father’s house, to the land which I will show you; ” Genesis 12:1 Our … Read More
Parashat Noah – Building the ark of redemption.
Beresheet (Genesis) 6:9 – 11:32 In my most recent blog entry, Parashat Beresheet: In the Beginning, I wrote about one of the most tragic events that happened in all of history – the fall of … Read More
Parashat Beresheet: In the Beginning
Parashat Beresheet: In the Beginning Genesis 1:1-6:8 In synagogues throughout the world, the annual cycle of Torah readings begins and ends on the 8th day right after the Sukkot holiday. This day is called Shminei … Read More
Closing Thoughts on the Lord’s Appointed Times
As we are about to end the wonderful season of God’s appointed times, also known as the High Holy Days, I want to share some final thoughts as I close this blog mini-series of A … Read More
A Season of Celebration…
During the past two weeks, I wrote two blog entries reflecting on the very special season that we are in. In part one, A Season of Reflection, Repentance, and Celebration, I wrote about this season … Read More
A Season of Repentance!
As I wrote in my most recent blog entry, A Season of Reflection, Repentance, and Celebration, we are in the midst of a very special season! It is a time when the Jewish people reflect … Read More