by RabbiOlivier | Jan 17, 2017 | General, Torah Reflections
Vayechi Genesis 47:28 – 50:26 Conditioned Happiness Last week as I studied the Torah portion, after reading numerous rabbinic commentaries, an image emerged of Jacob’s soul-to soul connection to his son, Benjamin. Upon reading this week’s portion and many more...
by RabbiOlivier | Jan 7, 2012 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Parashah (portion) Vayechi – Conditioned Happiness Genesis 47:28 – 50:26 Last week as I studied the Torah portion, after reading numerous rabbinic commentaries, an image emerged of Jacob’s soul-to soul connection to his son, Benjamin. Upon...
by RabbiOlivier | Aug 6, 2011 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Parashah (portion) Vayechi -Awakening to a Deeper Trust Genesis 47:28 – 50:26 As I pick up these Torah Reflections after having been away in Israel for close to three weeks, I find myself deeply connected to the midah, to the personal value of trust which is our...