Vayishlach (And He (Jacob) Sent) – Genesis 32:4 – 36:43

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...

Vayetzei (And He (Jacob) Left) – Genesis 28:10 – 32:3

by Katie Eacrett | Nov 23, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Welcome to Portion Vayetzei! This week Jacob is running from his brother. Though he gained both the birthright and the blessing Jacob finds himself penniless and wandering through no man’s land. Yet Jacob remains hopeful. What is...

Toldot (Descendants) – Genesis 25:19 – 28:9

by Katie Eacrett | Nov 16, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Join Shmuel for portion Toldot! This portion details the epic battle between brothers Esau and Jacob. Why shouldn’t Isaac choose his strong son Esau to succeed him? Jacob and Rebeccah certainly fooled Isaac with the “hands of...

Chayei Sara (The Life of Sarah) Genesis 23:1 – 25:18

by Katie Eacrett | Nov 9, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Why are the Jewish people still connected to the city of Hebron? Sarah lived to be one hundred and twenty-seven; what does this number symbolize? The life and death of Sarah teaches us how to preserve our innocence, to struggle in...

Vayerah (And He Appeared) Genesis 18:1 – 22:24

by Katie Eacrett | Nov 2, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Welcome to a new series Shabbat Shalom from Shmuel! This week’s Torah Portion is VaYera, (And He Appeared) Did Abraham understand the essence of the Torah? Why is hospitality so important? Enjoy another episode of Shabbat...