(3-4 Minute Read) Genesis 25:19 – 28:9 Toledot as a Torah portion recounts the generations of Isaac, who was 40 years old when he married Rebekah. His wife was barren, and Isaac pleaded with the Almighty on her behalf. Rebekah…
The Torah parasha, or portion, of Chayei Sarah commences, somewhat ironically, with the death of Abraham’s wife. Sarah’s lifetime came to the ripe old age of 127; she died in Kiryat-Arba near Hebron. Abraham approached the resident Hittites to purchase…
(5-6 Minute Read) Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 The Torah portion of Vayera commences with the Almighty “appearing” to Abraham. Abraham greeted three guests and provided them with generous hospitality. One of the visitors declared, “I will return in one year,…
(3-4 Minute Read) Genesis 12:1 – 17:27 Lekh lekha is a Hebrew phrase generally translated as “Go for yourself,” and is the first key phrase of the Torah portion, or parasha, of the same name. The Almighty first instructed Abram…
(3-4 Minute Read) Deuteronomy 29:9 – 31:30 The combined Torah portion of Nitzavim-Vayelech begins with a reiteration of the Almighty’s covenant with the Jewish people relating to the land of Israel. Moses emphasized that there would be severe consequences for…
