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 hospitality is found in the Oriental nations, the Arabs, Bedouins and the Sephardic Jews. read more…

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 believers find difficult to take. He risks everything. read more…

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

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