by Kim Troup | Apr 27, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
This week, we read a double portion, Achrei Mot/Kedoshim! I share a thought with you about the first part of the double portion below but if you would like an additional thought about the second part of the double portion, just scroll down. Biblical Values keep...
by Kim Troup | Apr 15, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
This week, we read a double portion, Tazria/Mezora! I share a thought with you about the second part of the double portion below but if you would like an additional thought about the first part of the double portion, just scroll down. The Punishment of the...
by Kim Troup | Nov 10, 2022 | Shabbat Shalom
Isaac is Abraham’s only heirThis week’s portion opens with God’s appearance to Abraham and the appearance of the three angels. There follows a series of conversations and activities that culminate in the announcement to Abraham that Sarah will bear...
by Kim Troup | Nov 3, 2022 | Shabbat Shalom
“To Your Offspring I will give this Land!”This week’s Torah portion begins with God’s commandment to Abraham to leave his country, his birthplace, and his father’s home and go forward to “the land that I will show you” (Gen. 12:1). Verse 3 contains...
by Kim Troup | Oct 27, 2022 | Shabbat Shalom
The Strength to Withstand Negative Influences These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, perfect in his generation.(Genesis 6:9) This week’s Torah portion begins with the introduction of Noah. Interestingly, the portion does not begin with the...
