New Testament Reflections: Vayishlach
In the previous Torah Portion, we saw Jacob fleeing from the wrath of his brother. Now we see him returning to the Land – but in order to secure the future, Jacob…
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New Testament Reflections: Vayetze
The Ladder between the Heaven and Earth Close to the beginning of today’s Torah Portion, we find the famous dream of Jacob in Bethel. You may remember that Jacob was running from…
New Testament Reflections: Toledot
New and Old “And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham begot Isaac” (VaEile toledot Izhak) – this is the beginning of our Torah Portion today, and this beginning should…
New Testament Reflections: Chayei-sarah
Why did Sarah die? Right after Aqedat Itzhak, in chapter 23 of Genesis, a new Torah Portion begins: Chayei-Sarah. Despite the title: “Chayei-Sarah” means “Sarah’s life,” Sarah dies in this portion; moreover,…
New Testament Reflections: Vayerah
From Annunciation to Sacrifice To Christians our today’s portion, VaYerah, undoubtedly presents a special interest, because its structure is similar to the structure of the Gospels, especially the Gospel of Luke: this…