Genesis

Bereshit Genesis 1:1-6:8

Starting at the very beginning, it is amazing to step once again into the incredible wonder of the creation story. There is so much we could learn just from this portion and I hope to only wet your appetite for more, as we dive into this “Original Account of the Universe.” The name of this … Continue reading Bereshit Genesis 1:1-6:8

“Noah” Genesis 6:9-11:32

This week we are “submerged” in an enormous amount of information and stories from the account of Noah, the Flood, and finally concluding with the Tower of “babblings.” This is a large Torah portion, meaning, there are a lot of directions we could go this week. However, I didn’t even make it past the first … Continue reading “Noah” Genesis 6:9-11:32

Parsha Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1-17:27

These few chapters are some of the most important to be founded upon from the whole Bible. These chapters are especially important for us from the nations, since it is under the Covenant of Abraham that we have been grafted into God’s family. If we don’t understand the covenant with Abraham, then how will we … Continue reading Parsha Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1-17:27

Parsha Vayera Genesis 18:1-22:24

In this week’s portion we read of Abraham’s great and final test of his life. Genesis 22 starts out by saying, “Now it came to pass…that God tested Abraham and said to him, ‘Abraham!’” When I first started writing, I wrote out the whole verses of Genesis 22:1-3. But the more I wrote, the more … Continue reading Parsha Vayera Genesis 18:1-22:24

Parsha Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1-25:18

This portion begins with the words, “Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. So Sarah died in Kirjath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan…” Is it not rather strange to name this portion “the life of Sarah” when we immediately read of her … Continue reading Parsha Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1-25:18

Parsha Toldot “Generations” Genesis 25:19-28:9

This portion starts out on an interesting note. We read in Genesis 25:21, “Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife, because she was barren…” This is actually not surprising because we find all the Matriarchs even Leah to be barren before being allowed to have children. (We know Leah was barren because in … Continue reading Parsha Toldot “Generations” Genesis 25:19-28:9

Parsha Vayetze Genesis 28:10-32:2

It is amazing how rich every Torah portion can be! This week is no exception as we dive right in to the story of what many people refer to as “Jacob’s Ladder” or “Jacob’s Dream.” Last weeks portion informs us that Jacob is fleeing from his brothers murderous intentions while also on a mission from … Continue reading Parsha Vayetze Genesis 28:10-32:2

Parsha Vayishlach Genesis 32:3-36:43

In this week’s portion we jump immediately into the action of Jacob’s exciting return to the Land of Canaan. Jacob has been gone from his homeland for some 20 odd years and is finally making the trek back as a wealthy and esteemed individual. But during his journey back, the very person that forced him … Continue reading Parsha Vayishlach Genesis 32:3-36:43

Parsha Vayeshev Genesis 37:1-40:23

It is amazing that every week there is so much to explore, discover and uncover! Never a dull moment in the Torah, this week’s Parsha dives headfirst into the lives of Jacob and his sons. In this Parsha (Portion) it starts out telling us, “Now Jacob dwelt in the land where his father was a … Continue reading Parsha Vayeshev Genesis 37:1-40:23

Parsha Miketz Genesis 41:1-44:17

I have enjoyed every minute of these weekly observations and this week is no different as we jump into the Torah portion Miketz. I haven’t had as much time as I would’ve liked in order to study the portion since we are still in full swing with Hanukah festivities. Every week I feel like I … Continue reading Parsha Miketz Genesis 41:1-44:17