Foundations in Torah Dr. Dinah Dye

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Vayera (He appeared)

Torah Gemstones – Vayera (He appeared) Genesis 18:1-22:24 This week’s Torah portion, Vayera, begins with a number of interesting anomalies in the very first verses.  First, most translations add in the name of Abraham...

Lech Lecha (Get yourself out) 0

Lech Lecha (Get yourself out)

Torah Gemstones – Lech Lecha (Get Yourself out) Genesis 12:1-17:27 It’s hard to imagine a child born of a father who is one hundred years old as Abraham was, although I did read recently...

Noach 2

Noach

Torah Gemstones – Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32) One of the more captivating elements in this week’s Torah portion is the Ark Noach built.  The Ark may well be one of the most recognized and beloved...

Beresheet 4

Beresheet

Torah Gemstones – Beresheet (In the beginning) Genesis 1:1-6:8   “God called to the light:  Day, and to the darkness He called:  Night.  And there was evening and there was morning, One Day.” Genesis...

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Ha’azeinu

Torah Gemstones – Ha’azeinu (Hear) Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Ha’azeinu is the last portion of the annual Torah cycle except for Berachah from Deuteronomy 33 and 34, which is read at Shemini Atzeret.  Therefore, Ha’azeinu is...