LECH-LECHA
The Third Sedra 7-13 Cheshvan 5787 Link to Haftarah ● Link to Midrash FROM THE TORAH Genesis 12:1-17:27 In this third portion of the Torah, Sedra Lech-Lecha, the focus of the universal Eternal is directed upon one man, Abram, and his family and descendants. At the age of 75, Abram must leave his homeland, with…
2. NOACH 5787
Link to Haftarah ● Link to Midrash FROM THE TORAH Genesis 6:9-11:32 Last week’s Sedra Bereysheet reflected the independent spirit of man although made by God in His own image and likeness (cf. Genesis 1:26-27; 5:1). Ultimately the Eternal regretfully recognizes that man, as created, inclines to do evil (Genesis 6:5). So He determines to…
1. BEREYSHEET 5787
Link to Haftarah ● Link to Midrash FROM THE TORAH Genesis 1:1-6:8 On Simchat Torah the annual cycle of Torah reading has been completed and celebrated. Thus the next weekly reading resumes the cycle with the first Sedra Bereysheet. Incorporated within the recounting of the traditional cosmogony are exemplified moral lessons. These are concerned with…
