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VaYigash (And He (Judah) Approached) – Genesis 44:18 – 47:27

There’s been a whole week to await the completion of the conversation between Jospeh and his brothers. Why did the portion stop in the middle of this exciting scene?

This portion opens with a startling statement from Joseph declaring that he was sent to Egypt not by his brothers but by G-d. Joseph has been beset by misfortunes but is filled with recognition that he was an instrument for G-d all along.

Miketz (The End) – Genesis 41:1 – 44:17

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 Bilaam?

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

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 Bilaam?

We Must Destroy Hamas – There is no Other Option

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 furious when he heard about the attack.

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

It’s time for portion Vayera. Did Abraham understand the essence of the Torah? Why is hospitality so important? Enjoy another episode of Shabbat Shalom with Shmuel: Torah Portions from the Heartland.

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

It’s time for portion Vayera. Did Abraham understand the essence of the Torah? Why is hospitality so important? Enjoy another episode of Shabbat Shalom with Shmuel: Torah Portions from the Heartland.

It’s Us or Them

It has been more than three weeks since that horrible Shabbat of Simchat Torah, the 7th of October. A date that has become seared in our brains and in our souls.