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The Portion of Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)

The portion of Vayeitzei tells of Jacob’s journey to find a suitable wife among his mother’s relatives. Along the way he dreams his famous dream of angels ascending and descending a ladder. In the home of his uncle, Laban, Jacob marries his two cousins and their two maidservants, who between them bear him twelve children. Jacob then works to earn himself an income, finally fleeing his uncle’s house in an effort to return to his own homeland, Israel.

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The Portion of Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)

This portion of Chayei Sarah focuses on the death of Sarah and Abraham’s quest to find a wife for their son, Isaac. Although Abraham disapproves of the local women, he does not want Isaac to leave the Land of Israel to find his wife. Abraham thus sends a servant in his place to find the right woman to marry his son. The portion ends with an account of Abraham’s final days and a genealogy of his other son: Ishmael.

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The Portion of Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24)

The Portion of Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24)

The Torah portion of Vayeira continues the story of Abraham as he establishes the foundation for the Jewish nation. Having circumcised himself at God’s command, he now encounters three visitors as he recuperates. They bring him news. Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed in this portion, and Abraham and Sarah find themselves sojourning in Gerar. The birth of Isaac is recorded in this portion, and Ishmael is forced to leave. Abraham signs a peace treaty, and finally, the portion ends with the binding of Isaac.

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The Portion of Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)

The Portion of Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27)

The Torah portion of Lech Lecha is a busy one! Abram is commanded by God to leave the land he knows and journey to a place “that I will show thee”. Once there, Abram almost immediately experiences famine, family tension and war. Through it all, however, God is with him, promising him greatness. At the end of the portion, God commands Abram to circumcise himself and the members of his household. He renames him Abraham, which is how he is known to this day.

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The Portion of Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)

The Portion of Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32)

The portion of Noach, which is the fifth longest single reading of the Torah, relates the story of Noah and his descendants. God expresses His disappointment in humankind, but singles out Noah and his family for salvation from the destruction He is planning to send. He commands Noah to build an ark and carry with him two of each animal to repopulate the Earth after the waters recede.

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The Portion of Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)

The Portion of Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)

The Torah portion of Bereishit, and indeed the entire Torah, opens with the story of creation. We are told that God took six days to create the world we know, and on the seventh day He rested. Once man walks the Earth, the story shifts its focus to him. We are told of Adam and Eve’s poor choices in the Garden of Eden, resulting in their expulsion, and the rivalry of their children, Cain and Abel. The generations between Adam and Noah round out the portion.

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Sowing with Tears

Sowing with Tears

Moving to Israel meant making some serious changes in my life. Some of my favorite snacks are not available in Israel and Root Beer has yet to catch on. But perhaps the greatest change was being...

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