Tag Archive for: Torah

In this week’s parsha, Moses’ journey begins with hesitation and doubt, yet he steps forward….READ MORE.

In parshat Miketz, we recount Joseph’s ascent from the depths of imprisonment to the pinnacle of power in Egypt, as he interprets Pharaoh’s dreams of seven years of abundance followed by ….READ MORE.

In parshat Miketz, we recount Joseph’s ascent from the depths of imprisonment to the pinnacle of power in Egypt, as he interprets Pharaoh’s dreams of seven years of abundance followed by ….READ MORE.

Vayishlach tells the story of the meeting between Jacob and Esau, after an estrangement that lasted twenty-two years…READ MORE.

Toldot tells the story of Isaac and Rebecca’s twin sons, Jacob and Esau, who strug- gle in the womb and seem destined to clash throughout their lives and those of their de- scendants…..READ MORE.

Toldot tells the story of Isaac and Rebecca’s twin sons, Jacob and Esau, who strug- gle in the womb and seem destined to clash throughout their lives and those of their de- scendants…..READ MORE.

Parashat Chayei Sarah – Life of Sarah -, contrary to the title, starts with the death of Sarah at age 127 in Kiriath-arba – Hebron now – and concludes with the deaths of Abraham and Ishmael. ….READ MORE.

Parashat Vayera is a very complicated Parsha, with many major moments. From the
destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah to the birth of Isaac, the exile of Hagar and Ishmael
and finally the binding of Isaac, Vayera offers us many lessons.
The most important moments may include the four tests….READ MORE.

G-d calls on Abraham to leave the land of his birth, and in response he and Sarah begin their journey to a new land and a new kind of faith, that will become the background and location of the adventure of Jewish history….READ MORE.

Then the earth became corrupt. In this portion we see G-d commanded Noach, the only upright man in his generation, to build an ark to save himself, his family, and two of every living thing, for a flood was about to destroy the earth….READ MORE.