Parsha Shemot “Names” Exodus 1:1-6:1
This week we have fast forwarded from the life of Joseph and moved straight into…
Parsha Vayechi Genesis 47:28-50:26
The last portion in the book of Genesis tells of the life of Jacob and…
Parsha Vayigash Genesis 44:18-47:27
There is so much in this portion that could lead in so many different directions,…
Parsha Miketz Genesis 41:1-44:17
I have enjoyed every minute of these weekly observations and this week is no different…
Hanukkah — “The Festival of Lights” and “The Feast of Dedication”
I wanted to send out a quick story I wrote several years back about the…
Parsha Vayeshev Genesis 37:1-40:23
It is amazing that every week there is so much to explore, discover and uncover!…
Parsha Vayishlach Genesis 32:3-36:43
In this week’s portion we jump immediately into the action of Jacob’s exciting return to…
Parsha Vayetze Genesis 28:10-32:2
It is amazing how rich every Torah portion can be! This week is no exception…
Parsha Toldot “Generations” Genesis 25:19-28:9
This portion starts out on an interesting note. We read in Genesis 25:21, “Now Isaac…
Parsha Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1-25:18
This portion begins with the words, “Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were…
Parsha Vayera Genesis 18:1-22:24
In this week’s portion we read of Abraham’s great and final test of his life.…
Parsha Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1-17:27
These few chapters are some of the most important to be founded upon from the…
Parsha Noah Genesis 6:9-11:32
This week we are “submerged” in an enormous amount of information and stories from the…
Bereshit Genesis 1:1-6:8
Starting at the very beginning, it is amazing to step once again into the incredible…
Simchat Torah Deuteronomy 33:1-34:12
We are in an exciting time this week as we just wrapped up the Holiday…
Parsha Ha’Azinu Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52
This portion contains the “Song of Moses.” Often people talk about the song of Moses…
Parsha VaYelech Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30
In this week’s portion, Moses celebrates his birthday! As he says in verse 2 “I…
Shanah Tovah—Happy New Year!
As the New Year (Rosh HaShanah) approaches, bringing us ever closer to the Day of…
Parsha Nitzavim Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20
This portion is the beginning of Moses giving his farewell to the nation he has…
Parsha Ki Tavo Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8
This week’s portion deals with protocol before entering the Promised Land. Starting at the end…
Parsha Ki Tetzei Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19
As I sat down at 4.30 this morning to write this week’s “observation,” I felt…
Parsha Shoftim Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9
In this week’s Torah portion we read of several interesting things that are conveyed by…
Parsha Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17
The opening words of this week’s Torah portion start with, “Behold, I set before you…
Parsha V’Etchanan Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11
This is one of the most amazing Torah portions I think we have explored over…
Parsha Matot/Massei – Numbers 30:2-36:13
This week is a double portion where we finish the book of “Bamidbar—Numbers.” Moses, our…
Parsha Pincha – Numbers 25:10-30:1
Last week’s portion ended with the children of Israel engaged in immorality and idol worship…
Parsha Balak Numbers 22:2-25:9
This week’s Torah portion starts out immediately diving into the story of Balak, King of…
Miracle Makers. Parsha Chukat Numbers 19:1-22:1
Parsha Chukat “Statutes” Numbers 19:1-22:1 In this week’s Parsha we read of the passing of…
Parsha Korah Numbers 16:1-18:32
With last week’s portion behind us, we would think we would read of a more…
Parsha Sh’lach Numbers 13:1-15:41
This week we enter into the climax of the wilderness journey. The whole purpose of…