Check out all of last year’s Torah observations from Genesis
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
Parsha Vayigash Genesis 44:18-47:27
There is so much in this portion that could lead in so many different directions, but instead of going into really deep concepts this week, I wanted to simply explore the part of this story that really touched me and see where we end up. This portion begins with the encounter between Joseph and Judah. … Continue reading Parsha Vayigash Genesis 44:18-47:27
Parsha Vayechi Genesis 47:28-50:26
The last portion in the book of Genesis tells of the life of Jacob and his family living in Egypt. Jacob recognized even before leaving Canaan, the vision of Abram in Genesis 15 was coming true. “Know certainly that your descendants will be strangers in a land that is not theirs, and will serve them, … Continue reading Parsha Vayechi Genesis 47:28-50:26