Tag: Genesis

Jacob Kaplan Lipkin

The Torah of Esau

In Parashat Toldot, many focus on the lessons we can learn from Jacob. But this senior sermon from JTS teaches the Torah of Esau.

Sarah Rockford

How Creatures Emulate God

In her senior rabbinical school sermon for JTS, Sarah Rockford explores Parashat Bereishit and how creatures emulate God.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Vayehi

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Vayehi, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Vayigash

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Vayigash, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Miketz

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Miketz, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Vayeishev

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Vayeishev, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Vayishlach

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Vayishlach, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Vayetzei

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Vayetzei, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Toldot

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Toldot, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Chayei Sarah

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Chayei Sarah, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Vayera

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Vayera, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Rabbi Suzanne Brody

Parashah Summary: Bereshit

Take a look at the summary for Parashah Bereshit, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.

Simḥat Torah
Rabbi Alan Lucas

What is Simhat Torah?

Simḥat Torah means “the joy of Torah” and is the name for the day on which the annual cycle of Torah readings begins and ends.