by Katie Eacrett | Feb 5, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom In Portion Yitro the Children of Israel meet a nation that will haunt them for centuries: Amalek. Israel had no resources, land, or prior acquaintance with this nation, yet Amalek hated Israel, their God and all that was good. Conversely, Jethro, a...
by Katie Eacrett | Jan 30, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom Portion Beshalach asks the question: Where do we go from here? After a narrow escape from Egypt, the Children of Israel find themselves in the wilderness with no livelihood, food, or water. With this week’s recovery and burial of Ran Gvili, many people...
by Katie Eacrett | Jan 23, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom Shmuel opens with a story about Alfred Nobel, the chemist who left his fortune for the betterment of humanity, and in doing so changed his own legacy. In Parsha Bo Moshe is faced with plagues and impending departure from Egypt. However, he is concerned...
by Katie Eacrett | Jan 16, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom In Parshat VaEra, Aaron cast down his staff, which then turned into a snake…or a scorpion…or a crocodile! What significance would this event have had for Pharoah? Why are the Jewish people likened to a staff? Tune in for a few compelling thoughts on...
by Katie Eacrett | Jan 9, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom This week Shmuel explores a new book of the Torah: Shemot, meaning “Names”. Or as it is called in English, Exodus. Why is this book called Shemot? This book is called “Names” for the names of the Children of Israel who were never forgotten, even in...
