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, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the … Read More
Parashat Vayeizei (And He Went Forth)
Beresheet (Genesis) 28:10-32:3 Our weekly reading brings us to one of the most famous dreams found in the Bible—Jacob’s dream: Then Jacob departed from Beersheba and went toward Haran. And he came to a certain … Read More
Parashat Vayeizei (And He Went Forth)
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 Vayeitzei (And he went forth) Genesis 28:10-32:3
בס”ד Parashat Vayeitzei (And he went forth) Genesis 28:10-32:3 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-14:10 In this week’s Torah portion, Jacob receives revelation concerning redemption. The account of the ladder that reached into the heavens focuses on the … Read More
Parashat Vayeitzei (And he went forth) Genesis 28:10-32:3
בס”ד Parashat Vayeitzei (And he went forth) Genesis 28:10-32:3 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-14:10 In this week’s Torah portion we learn how the Messiah is the basis for all blessings. It is most unfortunate that most Jewish … Read More
Parashat Vayeitzei (and he went out) Genesis 28:10-32:3
בס”ד Parashat Vayeitzei (and he went out) Genesis 28:10-32:3 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-14:10 Jacob’s life reveals a great deal about spiritual growth. Early on in the book of Genesis one reads that, it is not good … Read More
Parashat Vayeitzei (And he (Jacob) went out) Genesis 28:10-32:1
בס”ד Parashat Vayeitzei (And he (Jacob) went out) Genesis 28:10-32:1 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-14:10 In this week’s Torah portion there is a strange passage concerning an ancient tradition regarding fertility. When speaking about the Matriarchs they … Read More
Parashat Vayeitzei (And he went out) Genesis 28:10-32:3
בס”ד Parashat Vayeitzei (And he went out) Genesis 28:10-32:3 Haftarah: Hosea 11:7-14:10 The bible teaches that children are a heritage from HaShem (Psalm 127:3). Leah demonstrated that she understood this by her statement concerning her … 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