Genesis 32:3-36:43 Vayashilach

וַיִּשְׁלַח Parshah Wayashilach (Vayashilach) Beresheeth (Genesis) 32:3-36:43    And Yaacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom. (Gen. 32:3) This week’s Torah portion is called  וַיִּשְׁלַח Wayashilach meaning “and he sent”.  The root word “shilach” שְׁלַח lends us such words that have been translated emissary, envoy or as it has been deemed …

Kids Learning: Vayishlach 1.8 Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 32:3-36:43

Vayishlach- Shared Reading Torah Portions 1.8: Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 32:3-36:43 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Vayishlach Meaning: ‘He Sent’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Vayishlach (וישלח), and it means “He sent ”. “And Ya’acob sent messengers before him to Esaw his brother..”. In this sad lesson, we learn not only about Ya’acob reuniting with his brother Esaw, but his …

Wayetze (Vayetze)

 וַיֵּצֵא Parshah Wayetze (Vayetze) Beresheeth (Genesis) 28:10-32:3    Ya’acob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. (Gen. 28:10) This Torah portion begins with the phrase Wayetze (Vayetze) which literally means “and he went out.”  Ya’acob set out leaving Beer Sheba which means “well of seven” and/or “well of the oath” and from this place of water and prosperity he ventured to Haran which …

Kids Learning: Vayetze 1.7 Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 28:10-32:2

Vayetze- Shared Reading Torah Portions 1.7: Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters Genesis 28:10-32:2 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Vayetze Meaning: ‘And He Went Out’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Vayetze (ויצא), and it means “and he went out”, just as the first verse of our torah portion says, “And Ya’acob went out from Be’ersheba..” (Bereshith 28:10). This portion tells us about …

Kids Learning: Toldot 1.6: Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 25:19-28:9

Toldot- Shared Reading Torah Portions 1.6: Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 25:19-28:9 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Toldot Meaning: ‘Family History’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Toldot (תולדות), and it means “ Family History.” Toldot tells a lot about Yitshaq’s family life, as well as Ya’acob’s deception in order to receive the family blessing Chapter 25 (cont.): Continuing from our last …

Chayei Sarah

חיי שרה Parshah Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1-25:18    And Sarah was a hundred and twenty seven years old: these were the years of the life of Sarah. – Beresheeth (Genesis) 23:1 This Torah portion is dedicated to Sarah whose name means Princess or Queen. The beauty of Sarah captivated Kings but the righteousness of her life captivated the heart of Abraham the …

Kids Learning: Chayei Sarah 1.5 Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 23:1-25:18

Chayei Sarah- Shared Reading Torah Portions 1.5: Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 23:1-25:18 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Chayei Sarah Meaning: ‘Sarah’s Life’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Chayei Sarah (חיי שרה ), and it means “ Sarah’s life.” This time we learn about Sarah’s passing away and Yitshaq’s wife coming along. This Torah portion has love, and also sorrow. How …

Kids Learning: Vayeira 1.4 Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 18:1-22:24

Vayeira- Shared Reading Torah Portions 1.4: Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 18:1-22:24 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Vayeira Meaning: ‘and HE appeared’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Vayeira (וירא) and it means “and HE appeared.” The first verse says, “And YHWH appeared (Vayeira) to him by the oaks of Mamre, while he was sitting in the tent door in the heat …