by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Vayeishev
This action-packed portion tells the story of Joseph’s sale and early years in Egypt, before his rise to fame and fortune. Joseph’s dreams and the attention he garners from his father prompt his brothers’ jealousy, and they set out to destroy him. Initially throwing...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Vayishlach
In the portion of Vayishlach, Jacob prepares to face his brother after many years apart, cognizant of Esau’s vow to destroy him one day. He readies his camp and prays, sending also gifts to appease his brother. Before the encounter, Jacob struggles with an angel who...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Vayeitzei
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...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Toldot
The portion of Toldot tells the story of Jacob and Esau, from birth through their famous feud. It also includes Isaac’s experiences in the land of Gerar, where he re-digs the wells of his father. The Childhood of Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:19-34 After many years of...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2023 | Chayei Sara
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...
