by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 1, 2016 | God, Leadership, Shemot
The first portion of the Book of Exodus is one of transformation – the children of Israel, the family of Jacob, become the “Hebrews” and the Children of Israel, with a national focus. The family of Amram and Yocheved become the first family of Israel, as...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 25, 2015 | Israel, Vayechi
In this week’s portion, we finish the book of Genesis with the conclusion of the story of Joseph and his brothers– the brothers and Jacob are all in Egypt, Jacob blesses his children before his death, and the book closes with the death of Joseph. Before his death and...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 17, 2015 | Vayigash
This week’s portion begins in the middle of the story of the final confrontation between Joseph and his brothers, before Joseph reveals himself to them. At the end of last week’s portion, we heard Joseph’s cruel accusations and Judah’s failed attempts to appease...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 10, 2015 | Mikeitz
In this week’s Torah portion, we continue the story of Joseph in Egypt. The portion begins with Joseph’s rise to power, thanks to his successful interpretation of Pharaoh’s dream. He is given full responsibility for feeding the nation and, indeed,...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 3, 2015 | Vayeishev
Many wondered why the 10,000 Jews expelled from their homes in Gaza did not use weapons to defend their land. Thank God, the lesson of Joseph’s sale remains strong. This week’s portion begins the story of Joseph. We learn that Jacob favors Joseph and buys...
