“And Pharoah removed his ring and placed it on Joseph’s hand…” (Genesis 41:42) Parashat Miketz describes Joseph’s rise from prisoner to Pharoah’s second-in-command. Pharoah provides Joseph with the trappings of … Continued
Archives for November 2013
Parashat Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
“And when his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord lent success to everything he undertook. “ (Genesis 39:3) Parashat Vayeshev introduces the story of … Continued
Israelis in America or Israeli Americans?
If you approach an Israeli in the street and ask what he feels about Israelis leaving the country to live overseas, his answer will probably demonstrate a negative attitude. This … Continued
Parshat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)
“Jacob called the name of the place P’niel: ‘for I have seen God face to face and my life is preserved’.” (Genesis 32:31) Parashat Vayishlach is filled with suspense. Jacob … Continued
Parashat Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
“He came upon a certain place and stopped there for the night, for the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of that place, he put it under his … Continued