Betrayal from Within

Joseph knew the sting of betrayal from within his own family. His decision to stay faithful to God saved an entire nation, as well as his family. Let’s be inspired by Joseph’s humility to stay the course, no matter the cost.

Unity Restored

Parashat Vayigash (And He Approached)  Beresheet (Genesis) 44:18-47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 I wrote this commentary a few years ago, yet I can see the relevance of it today. In light of the current tensions and … Read More

The Courage to Stand Firm

Parashat Mikeitz (From the End) Beresheet (Genesis) 41:1-44:17 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 Shabbat Hanukkah This week, we have a special Haftarah reading because Shabbat falls during Hanukkah, also known as the Feast of Dedication. While Hanukkah … Read More

Complex Righteousness

Parashat Vayeishev (And He Dwelt)Beresheet (Genesis) 37:1-40:23Haftarah: Amos 2:6-3:8 In both our Parasha and Haftarah portions this week, we find profound lessons about human behavior, morality, and the complex dynamics of relationships. At the heart … Read More

An Eternal Light in the Darkness

Parashat Vayeishev (And He Dwelt) Beresheet (Genesis) 37:1-40:23 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:10-4:7 (14-4:7 in the Hebrew Bible) Shabbat Hanukkah December 2023 This week we have a special reading from the Haftarah because Shabbat falls during the … Read More

A Prophetic Truth

Parashat Vayeishev (And He Dwelt) Beresheet (Genesis) 37:1-40:23 Haftarah: Amos 2:6-3:8 I want to open this week’s commentary on what the Haftarah says about the significance of prophecy in God’s economy: For the Lord ADONAI, … Read More

From Joseph to Yeshua

Parashat Vayeishev (And He Dwelt) Beresheet (Genesis) 37:1–40:23 Haftarah: Amos 2:6–3:8 One of the things I most love about the Word of God is its consistency. Its message is true and unchanging, and it gives … Read More

Righteousness

Parashat Vayeishev (And He Dwelt) Beresheet (Genesis) 37:1–40:23 Haftarah: Amos 2:6–3:8 In both our parasha and haftarah portions this week, we read of the importance of treating one another in righteousness. The key question is … Read More

A Matter of the Heart

Parashat Vayeishev (And He Dwelt) Beresheet (Genesis) 37:1–40:23 In our weekly Scripture reading, we find the famous story of Joseph. As we have studied before, one of the names of the Messiah is “Messiah, Son … 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