Genesis

Genesis Are these blessings really mine?

Parshat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4 – 36:43) Not long ago, a young man approa...

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Genesis When the Holy One is a No-Show

Parshat Vayetze (Genesis 28:10-32:3) Perhaps the most memorable words from this ...

Genesis Bringing the Personal into the World

Parashat Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9) When people hear that I am a twin, they ten...

Genesis To be a Stranger and Resident

Parashat Chayei Sarah (23:1-25:18) Toward the beginning of this week’s Torah p...

Genesis Crisis Parenting: Walking Together Through Bitter and Sweet

Parshat Vayera (Genesis 18:1-22:24) Last week, my four-year-old announced gleefu...

Genesis The Torah of Beginner’s Mind

Parshat Lech Lecha (Genesis: 12:1-17:27) The day after I became a rabbi, I taugh...