Vayigash – “And He Drew Near”
If the parasha cycle was ever made into a T.V. Show this would be where the announcer goes “Last Time
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For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 (NASB)
If the parasha cycle was ever made into a T.V. Show this would be where the announcer goes “Last Time
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Last week’s Torah portion was entitled, Vayeshev, which means, “and he settled.” It covers Genesis 37: 1-40:23. After more than
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The parasha for this week is entitled MiKetz, meaning “at the conclusion” and covers Genesis 41:1-44:17. Joseph has been in
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The name of this week’s parasha is Vayishlach, which means “and he sent,” and covers Genesis 32:4 through 36:43. In
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This week’s Parasha is Vayetze and covers Genesis 28:10 – 32:3. Jacob has had to flee his home after deceiving
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The name of this week’s parasha is Toldot, which means “generations” and covers Genesis 25:19-28:9. Isaac prayed to Adonai for
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As our parasha opens, we find that Sarah is 127 years old and about to pass away. At this time,
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This week’s parasha is Vayera, which is translated “And He Appeared”. It covers Genesis chapters 18 through 22. In this
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Introduction In June of this year many were stunned and saddened to learn of the death of Anthony Bourdain –
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Genesis 6:9-11:32 To better understand ourselves and the world we live in, we want to know our history – where
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This week Rabbi Glenn taught on Genesis 22 (the Akedah) and Hebrews 11:17-19.
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The Torah reading for this week is entitled Vayechi, meaning “And he lived”, referring to Joseph, and completes the book
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The name of this week’s parasha is Vayigash, meaning “and he drew near”, and covers Genesis 44:18-47:27. The story of
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The Parasha for this week’s Sabbath is entitled Miketz which means “At the end” it covers Genesis chapters 41:1-44:17. Today
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This week our parasha is Va’yeishev which means “And He Settled”, and covers Genesis 37:1-40:23. Parasha Va’yeishev covers the beginning
The parasha for this Shabbat is entitled Vayishlach, translated “And He Sent”. It will take us through Genesis chapter 36.
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This week’s Torah portion is called VaYetzei, which means “and he went out.” It covers Genesis, Chapter 28:10 – 32:3. As our
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Our parasha for this week is Toldot, which means “generations” and covers Genesis 25:19-28:9. In this parasha we see the
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This week’s parasha is entitled Chayei Sarah, meaning “The Life of Sarah” and covers Genesis 23:1-25:18. In this parasha we
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The name of this Shabbat’s parasha is Vayera, meaning “and he appeared”, and covers Genesis 18:1-22:24. Abraham saw God and
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The parasha for this week’s Sabbath is entitled Lech L’Cha which means “go forth yourself.” It covers Genesis Chapters 12:1-
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This week’s Parasha starts out with God saying these words: “Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah
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This week Rabbi Glenn continued the study through the life of David by covering 1 Samuel 8-10.
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This week Rabbi Glenn finishes his study of Genesis.
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This week during the Bible Study Rabbi Glenn went over Genesis 47:27-49:10.