Monthly Archives: November 2014
Middle Eastern Business – VaYetse – Nov. 29
Jacob was a business man who became very rich. He knew how to close a deal. He knew how to play his cards right and, even in the midst of impossible situations, come out on top. Jacob was in the “Fortune 500” of his day, however, it was not without a price. God had some […]
Continue readingJacob’s Struggle – Toldot – Nov. 22
The nation of Israel and the Jewish people have suffered greatly this past week. Four rabbis were murdered in a synagogue during morning prayers along with one policeman who came to the scene to stop the blood shed. These were all victims of two Palestinian Muslim terrorists who sought to take as many innocent lives […]
Continue readingAbraham a Man of Faith – Chaye Sara – Nov. 15
Abraham has gotten old, 140 years old, and he is now concerned about a wife for his son and the continuation of his lineage (seed). He calls to his head servant, the one who is in charge of all that he owns (most probably Eliezer [Gen. 15:2] but this is not specified in this text), […]
Continue readingJerusalem, A Cup of Trembling – VaYera – Nov. 8
Jerusalem is hanging in the balance once again. Yesterday on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, the streets of Jerusalem were quiet and the light rail that shuttles back and forth between east and west Jerusalem seemed empty compared to any other Thursday. The reason for the stillness in the air was the terrorist attack the day […]
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