by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2016 | Community, Covenant, Faith, Israel, Lech Lecha, Maps, Revelation and Prophecy, Temple
The map of ancient Israel is a fascinating document that has been studied by scholars and laymen for centuries. This valuable resource has helped historians understand how external influences have shaped the land over time, and it reveals the ever-changing borders of...
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 21, 2015 | Marriage and Relationships, Parenting, Vayeitzei
Jacob has been promised by God that his children will inherit the Land of Israel. Indeed, he is the first forefather to pass on this promise and blessing to all of his children. This week’s portion tells of Jacob’s flight from Beersheba, escaping just in time from his...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 6, 2015 | Antisemitism, Chayei Sara, Chosen Nation, Israel, Redemption, Revelation and Prophecy
4,000 years ago, Abraham established Jewish ownership in Israel; today, twice as many Evangelicals than American Jews believe God gave Israel to the Jewish people. This weekend, tens of thousands of Jews will arrive in Hebron to spend the Sabbath in the place where...
