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...
by Katie Eacrett | Jan 2, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom Parsha Vayechi is both the last Torah portion in the book of Genesis as well as Shmuel’s bar mitzvah portion. Shmuel connects this week’s tale to the famed Zionist Max Nordau, the burial place of Rachel, and a reminder from the prophet Jeremiah. Listen...
by Katie Eacrett | Dec 26, 2025 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom In Parsha Vayigash, Joseph utters a life-changing statement: “It was not you who sent me here, but God.” So many different missions and path crossed to bring young Joseph down to Egypt, raise him up and bring his brother to him. Joseph’s...
