by Eric C. Martienssen | Feb 17, 2011 | Current Shabbat-Reading
Exodus 30:11–34:35; 1 Kings 18:1-39 Abstract of the Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: This weekly portion (parashat) begins with ransom (kofer nefesh) and atonement money (kessef kippurim) in the value of “half a shekel according to the shekel...
by Eric C. Martienssen | Dec 9, 2010 | Current Shabbat-Reading
Vayigash Genesis 44:18 – 47:27; Ezechiel 37:15-28 The Temple Institute Jerusalem Rabbi Chaim Richman says: Reconciliation between brothers and sisters, parents and children, lovers and friends, all have their root in Torah. The root for the ultimate...
by Eric C. Martienssen | Nov 11, 2010 | Current Shabbat-Reading
Genesis 28:10–32:3; Hosea 12:13–14:10 Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: Jacob begins his walk with God which was not so easy at the beginning, thus the emphasis is on “And he departed.” He left for a foreign country and place called Haran – far...
by Eric C. Martienssen | Nov 4, 2010 | Current Shabbat-Reading
Genesis 25:19–28:9; Malachi 1:1–2:7 Abstract of the Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, 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...
by Eric C. Martienssen | Oct 14, 2010 | Current Shabbat-Reading
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...
