Torah Portions

This is our commentary on the portion Vayera – “I appeared.” In this portion, the outstretched arm of the LORD begins to move upon the land of Egypt. The first seven of ten plagues are unleashed upon Pharaoh and his people, primarily, to show that the God of the Hebrews is God.! Hope you enjoy. […]

This is our commentary on the portion Shemot – “names.” This initial portion of Exodus details some of the most important events in the history of Israel. We see the emergence of a tyrant who seeks to destroy the Hebrew people. In the midst of this darkness, however, there is a burst of light with […]

Shalom! Here is our commentary on the portion Vayechi – “And he lived.” This is the final portion of B’reshiyt and one full of nuggets. Just some of the highlights are the adoption of Manasseh and Ephraim, the blessing placed upon Ephraim and Jacob’s prophecy for all the tribes. Hope you enjoy. Download PDF by […]

Shalom! Here is our commentary on the portion Vayigash – “And he approached.” This is one of the most prophetic portions in all of Scripture for it tells of the one who was despised by his brethren, only to be revealed to them in a time of life-threatening crisis. It also marks the beginning of […]

Shalom! This is my commentary on the portion Miketz – “at the end.” For years, this portion has fascinated me, not only for the fascinating story but, for the prophetic elements. Understanding that we interpret the end from “the beginning” (Isa. 46:8-10), that a torah portion is called “at the end” should grab our attention. […]

Shalom! This is my commentary on the portion Vayeshev – “and he dwelt.” In this portion, Joseph goes down into Egypt to serve Potiphar, only to be thrown into jail, falsely accused. Yet, we see the Hand of the Creator at work by giving dreams to two men in prison so that Joseph might be […]

Shalom! This is my commentary on the portion Vayishlach – “and he sent.” In this portion, Jacob prepares to enter Canaan but not before he first encounters his adversary, Esau. Yet, before this meeting, Jacob must struggle with God and be “born again” as Israel. Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your […]

This is my commentary on the torah portion Vayetze – “And he went out.” This parsha details Jacob’s journey into Padam-aram and his time spent under the oppression of Laban. This also tells of the origins of eleven of the twelve tribes and how they will be guarded and defended by the Messiah.  Hope you […]

This is my commentary on the torah portion Toledot – “generations.” This parsha, in my opinion, is one of the most astounding and prophetically rich portions in the Torah. Here we are introduced to Jacob and Esau and see the developing story of two brothers at odds with each other and how their conflict affects […]

This is my commentary on the torah portion Chayeh Sarah – “Life of Sarah.” Though it begins with a narrative concerning Sarah’s death, the greater part of this sidrah is devoted to Abraham’s desire to find a proper wife for his son Isaac. In this story we see a picture of the Heavenly Father’s devotion […]

This is my commentary on the torah portion Vayera – “And He appeared.” In this torah portion we see the culmination of Abraham’s transformation from just a man with a calling to the spiritual father of a nation. The pinnacle of this sidrah is the akeidah – the binding of Isaac – and Abraham’s unwavering […]