by Katie Eacrett | Jan 9, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Welcome to the last portion of the book of Genesis! On the surface Portion VaYechi may seem less exciting than the ones from the previous weeks. But as one dives deeper there are whispers of prophecy and hints of mysticism to be...
by Katie Eacrett | Jan 2, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Vayigash is a dramatic portion. As Judah pled for Benjamin’s freedom, Joseph realized that his brothers had changed and that they cared deeply for one another. Joseph could then feel confident about revealing himself to...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 31, 2024 | News from the Land
December 31, 2024 Sondra Oster Baras Happy New Year! It is hard to believe that another year has gone by—another year of seemingly unending war, tragedy, loss. There are still 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. While at least 36 have been murdered, it is not...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 26, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print In Portion Miketz, Joseph pushes his brothers. He asks personal questions and puts them through a series of tests, but for what reason?This familial strife is also found in the Hanukkah story. The Maccabees fought not only the...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 19, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Hanukkah begins in a few days! What is the connection between portion Vayeshev and Hannukah?This portion recounts how Joseph was betrayed by his brothers. Joseph’s brothers threw him into a dry pit that was filled with snakes and...
