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Parasha Vayeshev (And He Lived): Confidence, Strength and a Vision for Your Destiny

November 22, 2013 In this Parasha, Joseph (Yosef), Jacob’s favorite son, is sold to slave traders for 20 pieces of silver by his older brothers. Jacob was devastated when his sons delivered Joseph’s bloodied tunic to him. They allowed Jacob to believe that Joseph was killed by a wild animal. “He recognized it and said, ‘It is my son’s robe! Some ferocious animal has devoured him. Joseph has surely been torn to pieces.’” (Genesis 37:33)

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Parasha Vayishlach (And He Sent): Taking Hold of the Blessings

November 15, 2013 Jacob returns to his ancestral home in the Holy Land with his wives, children and possessions after serving his conniving uncle for 20 years. Over 20 years have passed since the brothers last saw one another. Jacob is worried that Esau is still angry about losing his blessing.

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Parasha Vayetze (And He Left): Finding Comfort in Jacob’s Ladder

November 8, 2013 In Parasha Vayetze, Jacob (Yaacov) leaves his parents’ home in Beersheba. But he does not just leave; he runs for his life from his enraged brother, Esau, who is threatening to kill him after his father, Isaac, dies. Similar to his grandfather, Abraham, who was called to leave his family and familiar surroundings in order to fulfill his destiny, Jacob leaves behind all the comforts of a warm and loving home—the security of all that is familiar to him—in order to fulfill his destiny as the father of the 12 Tribes of Israel.

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Parasha Toldot (Generations): Does God Choose Favorites?

November 1, 2013 In Parasha Vayetze, Jacob (Yaacov) leaves his parents’ home in Beersheba. But he does not just leave; he runs for his life from his enraged brother, Esau, who is threatening to kill him after his father, Isaac, dies. Similar to his grandfather, Abraham, who was called to leave his family and familiar surroundings in order to fulfill his destiny, Jacob leaves behind all the comforts of a warm and loving home—the security of all that is familiar to him—in order to fulfill his destiny as the father of the 12 Tribes of Israel.

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Parasha Chayei Sarah (Life of Sarah): The Fruit of Discipline

October 25, 2013 The readings this week present a stark contrast between Abraham’s household and David’s. Abraham’s son Isaac so respected and trusted his father that he was willing to receive his direction and guidance even with something as important as the choice of a wife—and this at 40 years of age! And when Abraham died, it seems, Isaac’s inheritance was unchallenged by his brothers.

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Parasha Vayera (And He Appeared): Receiving God’s Promise

October 17, 2013 Vayera begins with Abraham sitting at the entrance of his tent. According to Rashi, an 11th century Torah and Talmud (oral law) commentator, Abraham was convalescing. It was only three days after he was circumcised in obedience to God as a sign of the covenant when he saw three strangers. Even though Abraham did not know who these strangers were, he welcomed them and gave them his best! Amazingly, the strangers that Abraham welcomed were not men, but angels.

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Parasha Lech Lecha (Go Forth): Finding Strength for the Journey

October 11, 2013 Abram goes to Egypt because of a severe famine in the land. Sarai (Sarah) is so beautiful, however, that Abram decides to take precautions. He presents her as his sister in an effort to save his life from Egyptians who might kill him just to have her.

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Noach: The Faith of Noah

October 4, 2013 This week’s Torah portion specifically identifies that by the time of Noah, the earth was filled with violence (hamas). God decided to cleanse the world from that hamas by sending a Great Flood upon the earth that would destroy every living thing He had created. “So God said to Noah, 'I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence [hamas] because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth.'” (Genesis 6:13)

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Bereisheet: Bringing Light to the Darkness

September 30, 2013 In this Parasha, God speaks and creation comes into existence. Think of it! God fashioned the world with words. If you consider the physical impossibility of something being made out of nothing, then you understand that the Word of God is a powerful, creative force that is so complete it is capable of bringing forth life.

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Parasha Ha’azinu (Listen!): The Secret of the Rock of Israel

September 6, 2013 This week’s Shabbat occurs during a very special 10-day period between Rosh HaShanah (Jewish New Year) and Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) called Yamim Nora’im (Days of Awe) and Aseret Y'may Teshuvah (Ten Days of Repentance). The Days of Awe is traditionally the period to get right with God and our fellow man through repentance and asking forgiveness. This Shabbat is called Shabbat Shuvah or Sabbath of Return since the prophetic portion of the reading (Haftarah) begins with the exhortation “Shuvah Yisrael—Return O Israel.”

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