Monthly Archives: December 2022

This week, instead of looking at the continuing narrative of Joseph and his sojourn in Egypt recorded in parashah Miketz, Genesis 41:1–44:17, let’s look at the Haftarah for the Shabbat of Hanukkah, Zechariah 2:14 – 4:7. But, before looking at Zechariah, I … Continue reading →

Posted on 23/12/2022 by Aleinu | Leave a comment

As I began preparing this week’s Thoughts on Vayishlach (and he sent), Genesis 32:4-36:43,1 I was immediately stuck on how important proper perspectives are, whether talking about life situations or engaging in scripture study. As an example, consider these passages from last week’s … Continue reading →

Posted on 09/12/2022 by Aleinu | Leave a comment

This week’s parashah, Vayetzei (he went out) – Genesis 28:10-32:3* provides an overview of Jacob’s life from the time he went out from Beer-sheba to journey to Haran and his mother’s brother’s family in order to find a wife so as not to … Continue reading →

Posted on 02/12/2022 by Aleinu | Leave a comment