Shabbat Commentary VA‘YERA – And He appear...

Shabbat Commentary for 44th week, 2007, Shabbat “Va‘yera – And He appeared”: Genesis 18:1 – 22:24; 2 Kings 4:1-37 By Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem Commentary: We read in our weekly portion about good hospitality of Abraham and Sarah, as they hurried to prepare the best of the best for the three men of God who visited them in the heat of the day in Alon Mamre. This kind of extravagant...

Shabbat Commentary Lech Lecha – Go forth! Ge...

Shabbat Commentary for 43rd week, 2007, “Lech Lecha – Go forth!” Genesis 12:1–17:27; Isaiah 40:27–41:16 By Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem Commentary: This week’s Torah portion introduces Abraham, the first patriarch. It is here the Lord called him to “Go forth… to the Land which I will show you!” (see also Acts 7:2-3). Hebrews 11:8 tells us this was a step of faith that even...

Shabbat-Reading Noach – Noah, Genesis 6:9–...

Shabbat-Reading for the 42nd week 2007: Shabbat „Noach“ – Noah, Genesis 6:9–11:32; Isaiah 66:1-24

Shabbat Reading BERESHIT – In the beginning: Gen...

Shabbat Reading for the 41st week 2007 Shabbat BERESHIT – In the beginning: Genesis 1:1 – 6:8; Isaiah 42:5 – 43:10