by Katie Eacrett | Nov 29, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Genesis is filled with stories of first-born sons who are rejected in favor of their younger brothers. This week Esau and Jacob put their cards on the table and ask, “Who really is the first-born?” An impulsive hunter opposes his...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 22, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
In this week’s Torah portion, Abraham’s servant searches for a wife for Isaac. We read of his encounter with Rebecca at the well three times: as the servant is praying, as it happens, and as the servant recounts the tale to Rebecca’s family. Why is this story...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 19, 2024 | News from the Land
November 19, 2024 Sondra Oster Baras What an astounding result in the US elections! Donald Trump was elected president, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris by a significant majority of both the electoral and popular votes. While this regime change will have...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 14, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
The roots of history’s oldest rivalry are found in the week’s Torah portion! This story begins with Sarah who believes that Abraham’s line will continue through her maid, Hagar. Hagar quickly turns to Sarah with scorn, an attitude she passes onto her son Ishmael, who...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 8, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
This week we start the journey of Abraham as he is called by God to “Go forth”. Abraham is often compared to Noah. At the beginning of last week’s portion, Noah was introduced as a righteous man. But what about Abraham’s background? Who was he? The Midrash provides...
