Parsha Summary – Parshas Vayeitzei

Parshas Vayeitzei Note: The Shabbos Torah Reading is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya [literally: Go up] since for each Aliya, one person “goes up” to make a bracha [blessing] on the Torah Reading.1st Aliya: Yakov experiences the famed prophecy of “Jacob’s Ladder”. 2nd Aliya: Yakov arrives in Charan, encounters Rachel,…

Sfas-Emes, Zechuso Tagein Aleinu, Toldos, 5631

Parshas Toldos By Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff Sfas-Emes, Zechuso Tagein Aleinu, Toldos, 5631 The Sfas Emes takes us back to the subject — and the reality — of “hester.” That is, HaShem is at all times present, but is “hiding” behind nature and chitzoniyus (superficial appearances). Last week, in Parshas Chayei Sara, the Sfas Emes…

Uncovering hidden potentials

Synopsis of Toldot Third Reading The king of Philistia, fearful of Isaac’s growing economic influence, asked him to leave. Isaac settled nearby, and then began his life project: digging wells to provide sources of water for new towns and villages.   Uncovering Hidden Potentials   Isaac’s servants dug in the valley and found a ell of…

Haftorah – Erev Rosh Chodesh

Parshas Toldos  Haftorah – Erev Rosh Chodesh SHMUEL1, 20:18by Rabbi Dovid Siegel This week we read a special Haftorah portion in light of the fact that this Shabbos is Erev Rosh Chodesh. This particular segment deals with the heartbreaking separation of Yonason from his dearest and most beloved friend Dovid and Dovid’s secret escape from…

Parshas Toldos

Parshas Toldos Note: The Shabbos Torah Reading is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya [literally: Go up] since for each Aliya, one person “goes up” to make a bracha [blessing] on the Torah Reading. 1st Aliya: Yitzchak is 40 years old (2088) when he marries Rivkah. After 20 years, Esav and…

New AZAMRA Parshah Toldos

UNIVERSAL TORAH: TOLDOS By Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum Torah Reading: Gen. 25:19-28:9. Haftara: Malachi 1:1-2:7. “AND THESE ARE THE GENERATONS OF ISAAC” In the holy structure built by the patriarchs to reveal HaShem to the world, Abraham is the initial thesis: expansive energy, revelation, kindness — CHESSED. Isaac is the antithesis: restriction, control — GEVURAH, while…

CHAIYEY SARAH

Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
CHAIYEY SARAH XXIII. And the days of the life of Sarah were an hundred and twenty and seven years, the years of the life of Sarah. And Sarah died in Kiryath Arba, which is Hebron. [JERUSALEM. And Sarah died in the city of the giants.] And Abraham came from…

HAYE SARAH: חיי שרה

Originally posted on Sefardi Beit Sefer:
MAQAM OF THE WEEK- HAYE SARAH: חיי שרה והמלך דוד זקן חיי שרה מקאם חג’אז נגונים אתוהי כמה רברבין נשמת רוכב עבים שועת מרומי ברך  ההודאות נדה אני  קדיש בואי ברנה חג’אז  שמחים שמח נפשי  ממצרים שיך סלאמה חג’אזי  נקדישך אתה צורי  פזמון ספר תורה On Shabbat Haye Sarah…

Parsha Summary Netzavim – Vayeilech

Note: The Shabbos Torah Reading is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya [literally: Go up] since for each Aliya, one person “goes up” to make a bracha [blessing] on the Torah Reading. It’s about time we stopped making excuses and took responsibility for who and what we are. It’s long overdue….

Parshas Netzavim/Vayeilech

Haftorah Yeshaya 61:10 This week’s haftorah marks the climax of a seven week series of reflection on Jewish redemption. In this final presentation, Hashem announces His personal return to the Jewish people. Now that every other dimension of redemption is in place, the time has finally arrived for Hashem to rest His Divine Presence amongst…

Parsha Summary – Parshas Ki Savo

Parshas Ki Savo Note: The Shabbos Torah Reading is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya [literally: Go up] since for each Aliya, one person “goes up” to make a bracha [blessing] on the Torah Reading. Following the last two Parshios that focused on Justice and the value of individual rights, Moshe…

Parsha Summary – Parshas Ki Seitzei

Parshas Ki Seitzei Note: The Shabbos Torah Reading is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya [literally: Go up] since for each Aliya, one person “goes up” to make a bracha [blessing] on the Torah Reading. In the course of history mankind’s most ignoble times have been during war and conflict. It…