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Parasha of the Week n.08 Vayishlach (Parashat Vayishlach)

Parashot Parasha Vayishlach n.08 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron©2022 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

The night before meeting with his brother Esau after an absence of twenty years, Jacob struggled with a divine being and wrested from him a new name, Isra’el (“Struggler with G-d”). The next day Esau and … (click to read more)

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Parasha of the Week n.07 Vayetze (Parashah Vayeitzei)

Parashot Parasha Vayetze n.07 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron©2023 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

In the desert, Jacob dreamed of a ladder stretching between heaven and earth, with angels going up and down. In his dream, G-d promised to bless him with many descendants and divine favor. Jacob named this place Bethel. Arriving in ….

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Parasha of the Week n.06 Toledot (Parashot Toldot)

Parashot Parasha Toledot Toldot Toldos n06 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron©2023 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

Isaac and Rebekah became parents to twins. Esau became a hunter, while Jacob remained in the camp. Isaac favored Esau, Rebekah favored Jacob. One day Esau sold his birthright to Jacob in exchange for some lentil stew. When…READ MORE

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Parasha of the Week Chaye Sarah n.05 (Chayei Sarah)

Parashot Parasha Chaye Sarah n05 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron©2023 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

Sarah dies, and Abraham buys a burial cave for her in Machpelah. Then Abraham sends his servant Eliezer to his brother Nahor’s house to find a wife for…

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Parasha of the Week Vayera n.04 (Parashot Vayeira)

Parashot Parasha Vayera n04 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron©2023 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

One day three divine messengers come to Abraham and Sarah, telling them that they will soon have a son. G-d then tells Abraham that the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah will be destroyed. Abraham argues with G-d to spare Sodom, – if at least ten righteous people could be found there – and G-d agrees. ….

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