by Katie Eacrett | Dec 21, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print There’s been a whole week to await the completion of the conversation between Joseph and his brothers. Why did the portion stop in the middle of this exciting scene?This portion opens with a startling statement from Joseph...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 14, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Why didn’t Joseph’s brothers recognize him? His clothing disguised his identity, and the brothers were deceived by their own eyes. This thread of clothing and disguise is woven throughout the story of Jacob and his twelve sons....
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 7, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Happy Hanukkah! What does the Talmud tractate on Hanukkah have to do with the story of Joseph? Portion Vayeshev is read during Hanukkah, and this sheds some light on the holiday. Listen now for insight into the dry pit and the...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 4, 2023 | News from the Land
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print December 5, 2023Sondra Oster Baras On June 7, 1981, the Israeli Air Force destroyed the Osirak nuclear reactor, deep in Iraqi territory. Menachem Begin was Israel’s prime minister at the time and US President Ronald Reagan was...
by Katie Eacrett | Nov 30, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print In Portion Vayishlach Jacob prepares to meet Esau with gifts, prayer, and potential combat. Why did the angel visit Jacob on the night before meeting his brother? Is this similar to meetings experienced by Joshua, Moses, and...
