Shabbat VAYECHI Readings and Commentary...

Genesis 47:28 till 50:26; 1 Kings 2:1-12 Commentary: Prophecy is only given to those with “broken heart”. And Jacob had all those years in Egypt lived “with a broken heart.” Thus says Rabbi Richman in the current commentary, watch below. In the Parasha of last week we read about the “Broken Hearts” of father and son. Since one (the church) once had tried to kill me in this way, I have...

Shabbat Toldot Readings and Commentary...

Genesis 25:19–28:9; Malachi 1:1–2:7 Abstract of the Commentary by Michael Schneider, Jerusalem: In this week’s Torah Portion we meet another childless couple: Isaac and Rebekah (25:21). We can read of several Man of God that shared the same fate like Abraham and later the parents of Joseph, Samuel and also Samson… After 20 years of prayer, when Isaac was 60 years old, the LORD in his sovereign grace allowed Rebekah...

Shabbat Lech Lecha Readings and Commentary...

Genesis 12:1–17:27; Isaiah 40:27–41:16 Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: 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!” It tells us this was a step of faith that even believers find difficult to take. He risks everything. Abraham, then called Abram, was obedient. Unlike believers today...

Yom Kippur...

Erev Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre Yom Kippur: Lev. 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11; Isaiah 57:14–58:14; Lev. 18:1-30; Micha 7:18-20; Book Jona Avinu Malkeinu: Our Father, Our King Abstract of the commentary by Michael Schneider, Jerusalem Commentary: Already on sunset it starts. Neither eating or drinking is permitted till next sunset. “Also the tenth day of this seventh month shall be the Day of Atonement. It shall be a holy...

Shabbat Ki Teizei Readings and Video Commentary...

Deuteronomy 21:10 till 25:19; Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1 till 10 This Shabbat is spelled in english in three different ways: Ki Teze, Kiteze and Ki Teizei. Commentary by Rabbi Chaim Richman, The Temple Institute, Jerusalem: “Remember what Amalek did to you along the way as you came out of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 25:19) G-d wants us to be on fire in the way we serve Him, but Amalek, the enemy of G-d, wants to “cool”...

Shabbat Shoftim Readings and Video Commentary...

„Schoftim“: Deuteronomy 16:18 till 21:9; Isaiah 51:12 till 52:12 Firstly, the Torah portion Shoftim of cause should be read. To make this a little more convenient for you, we found the entire reading summarized in this video: And now, second, a few verses out of this weeks Haftorah (here Isaiah 52) but what a blessing, what a future: “Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments,...

Shabbat Nachamu Shabbat VaEtchanan Commentary...

The Shabbat after Tisha B’Av is also called “Shabbat Nachamu”, Shabbat of consolation, for now, after three weeks of mourning (Bejn haMejzarim – between the afflictions) to the destruction of the temple, seven weeks will follow in which the life in full color splendor is to return. “Nachamu Ami” (“Be comforted my people”) the people will sing … … the Sabbath...

Shabbat Devarim Readings and Commentary...

Parasha Deuteronomy 1:1 till 3:22; Haftorah Isaiah 1:1 till 1:27 This week we decided to bring our readers a video commentary on the Haftorah,

Shabbat Matot Readings and Commentary...

Numbers 30:2 till 32:42; Jeremia 1:1 till 2:3 Israel is warned against seeking foreign comforts over its divine purpose, and cautioned regarding making treaties with hostile elements – lessons which still have relevance today! By Michal Schneider, Jerusalem Commentary: In chapter 32 we read of the last preparations of the people of Israel on the east side of the Jordan River before entering the Promised Land. Two...

Shabbat Korach Readings and Commentary...

Numbers 16:1 – 18:32; 1 Samuel 11:14 – 12:22 Abstract of the Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: This Shabbat’s Torah reading is about Korah’s rebellion. Korah descends from the Levitical family of Kehat. Altogether, there were 250 renowned men that “rose up” against Moses by doubting his and Aaron’s authority as the chosen national leaders. As if the separation of the Levites...