Abraham’s Struggles and Their Relevance to Life’s Challenges Today The life of Abraham, considered the father of faith in many religious traditions, is a profound narrative of struggle, obedience, and divine testing. His journey, marked by both victories and deep struggles, offers timeless insights into the nature of faith and the human condition. The tests Abraham endured were not just…
“The Journey That Defines Us” IntroductionLife is a series of journeys—some we choose, others are thrust upon us. This week’s Torah portion, Lech-Lecha (Genesis 12:1–17:27), offers one of the most profound stories of a journey that transformed history. It begins with a simple yet monumental command: “Go forth from your land, from your birthplace, and from your father’s house, to…
A Story of Renewal, Responsibility, and Resilience The Torah portion Noach (Genesis 6:9–11:32) is often remembered as a tale of survival: Noah builds an ark, gathers the animals, and rides out a world-destroying flood. But to reduce this portion to a children’s story about rainbows and pairs of animals misses its depth. Noach is a profound exploration of human potential,…
In the Beginning: What B’reisheet Teaches Us About Life Today The Torah begins with the word B’reisheet—“In the beginning.” It’s a fitting opening to a text that doesn’t just tell the story of the world’s creation but also introduces timeless lessons about humanity, purpose, and connection. As the first Torah portion, B’reisheet (Genesis 1:1–6:8) is rich with meaning, setting the…
Yes, Shabbat has come to the midwest and I for one, say “YEAH”!!!!! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you’re simply missing out on one of Yahweh’s greatest blessings. This is the time when I gather my thoughts and put them on the shelf. It is a time when I sit down at my kitchen table, light…
This Torah Portion is titled “BO” – which means “come“. When you read the first verse it reflects the title.It says: “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘[Come] to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart” (Exodus 10:1). This portion reiterates the happenings of the ten plagues, focusing on the devastating tenth which was the slaying of the firstborn. Then…