When will the Jewish people recognize their Messiah? I closed my last blog, To God Be the Glory, with this thought: “In Genesis 43:3, we find this incredible statement: Judah spoke to him, however, saying, … Read More
Unmerited Grace
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 until an appointed time, so it is with … Read More
Parashat VaYigash (And He Approached)
Beresheet (Genesis) 44:18-47:27 Our weekly reading opens with Judah acknowledging something very important about Joseph’s position. If we recall from last week’s blog, Parashat Mikeitz (From the End), I wrote that, “Egypt was considered the … Read More
Parashat Vayigash (And He Approached)
Beresheet (Genesis) 44:18-47:27 Our lives are all a matter of perspective! Do we look at everything that happens in our lives from a self-centered perspective, or from a godly perspective? The answer my dear brothers … Read More
Parashat Vayigash (And he approached) Genesis 44:18-47:27
בס”ד Parashat Vayigash (And he approached) Genesis 44:18-47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 In this week’s Torah reading, Jacob receives a special vision. It is a special vision for a few reasons. The term that is used … Read More
Parashat Vayigash (And he approached) Genesis 44:18-47:27
בס”ד Parashat Vayigash (And he approached) Genesis 44:18-47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 According to the Jewish sages of old, Egypt symbolizes the world. That is to say that one can learn a great deal about the … Read More
Parashat Vayigash (And he approached) Genesis 44:18-47:27
בס”ד Parashat Vayigash (And he approached) Genesis 44:18-47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 In this week’s Torah portion Joseph reveals himself to his brothers. No sooner than Joseph does this that he inquires concerning his father, Jacob. … Read More
Parashat Vayigash (and he approach) Genesis 44:18-47:27
בס”ד Parashat Vayigash (and he approach) Genesis 44:18-47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 In this week’s Torah portion there is a lesson about the necessity of falling under conviction. If a person does not know the reality … Read More
Parahat Vaiyigash (And he approached) Genesis 44:18-47:27
בס”ד Parahat Vaiyigash (And he approached) Genesis 44:18-47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 In the week’s Torah portion the reader sees a foreshadowing of what HaShem is going to do in the last days. More and more … Read More
Parashat Vayigash (and he approached) Genesis 44:18-47:27; Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28
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