Posts by JCC Association

“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

“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

“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

“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

“When the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the>outdoors; but Jacob was a mild man who stayed in camp.” (Genesis 25:27) Parashat Toldot repeats the … Continued

“Thus the field with its cave passed from the Hittites to Abraham, as a burial site.” (Genesis 23:20) Parashat Chayei Sarah opens with Sarah’s death.  Abraham approaches the local community … Continued

“Then an angel of the Lord called to him from heaven: “Abraham! Abraham! And he answered, “Here I am.” (Genesis 22:11) Parashat Vayera includes the powerful and difficult story of … Continued

“For I give all the land that you see to you and your offspring forever. “ (Genesis 13:15) “If at first you don’t succeed, try try again” describes God’s situation … Continued