“And Yitro, the father-in-law of Moshe took an Olah (elevation or burnt offering) and sacrifices (zevachim) for God.” Exodus 18:12 This week’s portion focuses on the enigmatic character of Yitro. Although he is perhaps...
The concept of the two pillars (pillar of cloud by day & a pillar of fire by night) is introduced with their purpose being to lead and guide Israel back to Eretz Israel, which...
The expression “Sons of God” is taken from chapter one of the Gospel of John and looks at the concept from a Hebraic perspective. The teaching explains how sons build a house in the...
This portion begins by taking a slight break in the narrative to introduce the heads of the families of the first three tribes. Previously, Aharon and Moshe had called upon Pharoah to release the...
The book of Exodus begins with the birth of Moshe, who inevitably becomes the Savior and Deliverer of the nation of Israel and who sets them free from their bondage in Egypt. In the...
Genesis 50:25,26 “Yosef died at the age of one hundred and ten years, they embalmed him and he was put in a coffin/ark (ARON) in Egypt.” The bones (עצם) of Yosef were placed in...
This week’s portion is packed full of some of the most amazing connections to the Messiah; some are obvious and some not. So here is a rather unique perspective on the land of Goshen...
One of the most important patterns in Scripture is the concept of the “Two Ages.” Understanding this gives us a window into how the sages viewed the Temple. They saw these ages as overlapping...
Perhaps one of the most enduring images in the Bible is Joseph’s coat of many colors. How many of us have put this picture up on a flannel board for a Sunday school class?...
