Parsha Vaera: I Promise…
I Promise… This week’s Torah portion starts off with a bit of an odd declaration that God makes to Moshe. God basically... Read More
Parsha Shemot: At the Kotel
Karen and I had the good fortune of going to Israel this past week. Her mother lives in Herzliya so it’s a... Read More
Parshat Vayechi: Simmering Sibling Tensions
In this week’s parsha we have an epilogue to the story of Joseph and his brothers. After father Jacob dies and is... Read More
Parshat Vayigash: All the Pain was Worth It
All the Pain was Worth It There is a short exchange in this week’s Torah portion between Jacob/Yaakov and Pharaoh. After Joseph... Read More
Parsha Miketz: Has Chanukah Become Christmas?
Has Chanukah Become Christmas? We are in the midst of Chanukah. For me, Chanukah looks a bit different this year compared to... Read More
Parshat Vayeshev: The Mystery Man
There is a concept in literature and philosophy called “contingency”. It is the idea that an entire life can be shaped by... Read More
Parshat Vayishlach: Lemme Tell You a Story
We are presently in the midst of the first of the five books of the Chumash, Sefer Bereshit – The Book of... Read More
Parshat Vayetzei: Dreams and Blessings
In this week’s Torah reading, we come across Jacob at a very difficult and precarious point in his life. He has been forced to... Read More
Parshat Toledot: Macho Man
Every man wants to be a macho macho man To have the kind of body always in demand Joggin’ in the mornings,... Read More
Parshat Chayei Sarah: A Shidduch Story
In this week’s parsha we read the very lengthy and detailed episode of finding a wife for Isaac. After almost fatally losing... Read More