Author: Dinah Dye

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Giving Thanks!

Thanksgiving is a special time for most Americans.  My family enjoys this unique celebration because we love to take time to recognize God’s bounty in our lives, and to reflect on the price paid...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...