by RabbiOlivier | Jan 30, 2017 | General, Torah Reflections
Va’eira Exodus 6:2 – 9:35 Many Faces of God This week’s Torah portion opens with a compelling affirmation: “God (Elohim) spoke to Moses and said to him: ‘I Am the Eternal (YHVH).’” [Ex. 6:2] I often wonder how people read this opening: “God spoke to...
by RabbiOlivier | Aug 6, 2011 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Parashah (portion) Va’era -Worthy and Belonging Exodus 6:2 – 9:35 Perhaps it is because I can’t help but see the Torah through the prism of the midah/value of “trust” that we, as a community, have elected to focus on this December that I...