Vayeshev (And He (Jacob) Settled) – Genesis 37:1 – 40:23

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...

We Must Destroy Hamas – There is no Other Option

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...

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...