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Weekly Torah
The righteous Yosef was the dream interpreter and dream facilitator to Pharaoh, and throughout the ages the Jews have fulfilled this role for the nations, ensuring their physical survival. But when Israel brings the idea of G-d to the table, she, like Yosef, is suddenly “forgotten.” Jews also dream dreams…
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Miketz (Genesis 41:1-44:17)
Parashat Miketz is read on Shabbat:
Tevet 2, 5770/December 19, 2009
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Our sages teach that the sin of abandonment and sale of Yosef by his brothers was so grievous that it must be rectified in every generation. What does this mean for us, in our time? Is it possible that we are guilty of the same sin as Yosef’s brothers?
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Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
Parashat Vayeshev is read on Shabbat:
Kislev 25, 5770/December 12, 2009
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“Shall he treat our sister like a harlot.” (Genesis 34:31) What was the real message in the words exchanged between Shimon and Levi and their father Yaakov, after they had slaughtered all the men-folk of Shechem? The Targum Yonatan reveals an inner truth and its lessons concerning today’s dilemma over the releasing of terrorists for the freeing of Gilad Shalit.
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Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)
Parashat Vayishlach is read on Shabbat:
Kislev 18, 5770/December 5, 2009
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Yaakov our patriarch laid his head down on the site of the altar upon which Yitzchak his father had been bound, and rose up with the knowledge that this was the very place from which Avraham had declared, “G-d will be seen.” This is the Temple Mount of today, and it is incumbent upon the children of Yaakov/Yisrael that the One True G-d is seen from this place.
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Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
Parashat Vayeitzei is read on Shabbat:
Kislev 11, 5770/November 28, 2009
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“Your curse be upon me, my son… “ (Genesis 27:13) What is really going on behind the scenes when Rivka convinces Yaakov to take on the outer visage of Esav, and receive the blessing from his father? It seems that Rivka is righting an ancient wrong.
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Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9)
Parashat Toldot is read on Shabbat:
Kislev 4, 5770/November 21, 2009
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“And Yitzchak went out to meditate in the field.” (Genesis 24:63) Prayer, like planting a seed, is an investment of hope and faith, which bears fruit in a world enhanced by our love of G-d.
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Chayei Sara (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
Parashat Chayei Sara is read on Shabbat:
Marcheshvan 27, 5770/November 14, 2009
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The Test: At the binding of Yitzchak, Avraham accepted entirely G-d’s will. Being willing to sacrifice one’s own life for the sanctification of G-d’s name, is a deep and undeniable character trait of the people of Israel. But the true “test” is not only being willing to die for our beliefs, but being willing to live for G-d, and walk in the ways of His Torah.
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Vayera (Genesis 18:1-22:24)
Parashat Vayera is read on Shabbat:
Marcheshvan 20, 5770/November 7, 2009
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