by RabbiOlivier | Dec 5, 2016 | General, Torah Reflections
Tol’dot Genesis 25:19 – 28:9 Why We Need Conflict The twin brothers, Esau and Jacob, wrestled each other since before they were born. At the beginning of this week’s Torah portion we learn that: “Rebekah became pregnant. But the children almost crushed one...
by katie@betalef.org | Nov 14, 2016 | General, Torah Reflections
Lech Lecha Genesis 12:1 – 17:27 Abraham: A Promise For The Future This week’s Torah portion marks the beginning of the Patriarchal story in the Book of Genesis. Abraham receives God’s call to leave his home and travel to an unknown land with the assurance of...
by RabbiOlivier | Nov 11, 2014 | Torah Reflections
Vayeira Genesis 18:1 – 22:24 Beyond Our Need For Justice In his life storyline, Abraham has not always risen to the occasion of his ethical challenges. Yet this aspect of his story his worthy of praise: his standing up to God in the...