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A Bissel of Torah Parsha

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: MIKEITZ (GENESIS 41:1-44:7)
14 Dec 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: MIKEITZ (GENESIS 41:1-44:7)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Twelve years pass, with Joseph still languishing in an Egyptian jail. Suddenly, he finds himself, not only free; but, also the ‘Viceroy’ of Egypt. The swiftness with which this change occurred was nothing short … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYEISHEV (GENESIS 37:1-40:23)
7 Dec 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYEISHEV (GENESIS 37:1-40:23)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant   For more than two decades, Jacob lived with the guilt and knowledge of his own iniquity, against both his brother, Esau; and, his beloved father, Isaac. In last week’s Torah Parsha (VAYISHLACH), we … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYISHLACH (GENESIS 32:4-36:9)
30 Nov 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYISHLACH (GENESIS 32:4-36:9)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant In last week’s Parsha (VAYEITZEI), we read the convoluted and multifarious twenty years, which Jacob experienced, while living with his Uncle Laban. In Parsha (VAYISHLACH), with immense trepidation, Jacob follows God’s orders to return … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYEITZEI (GENESIS 28:10-32:3)
23 Nov 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYEITZEI (GENESIS 28:10-32:3)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Parsha (VAYEITZEI) begins with Jacob on the run from his family and home. Although, he leaves with his father, Isaac’s, birthright and blessing, these were obtained under false pretenses. His mother, Rebecca, … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TOLDOT (GENESIS 25:17-28:9)
16 Nov 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TOLDOT (GENESIS 25:17-28:9)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Parsha presents an ancestral tale, which haunts us with its theme of cunning and deception. As the narrative proceeds, we realize that each of the characters, presented in TOLDOT, is caught in … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: CHAYEI SARAH (GENESIS 23:1-24:67)
9 Nov 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: CHAYEI SARAH (GENESIS 23:1-24:67)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant The translation of this week’s Torah Parsha (CHAYEI SARAH) is ‘The Life of Sarah’. Ironically, only the first two lines of the Parsha pertain to the death of Sarah; and, no other aspect of … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYIEIRA (GENESIS 18:1-22:4)
2 Nov 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYIEIRA (GENESIS 18:1-22:4)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Towards the end of last week’s Parsha (LECH LECHA), we read of the supernatural birth of Isaac to Sarah and Abraham. At the time, Abraham was 100 years old; and Sarah was in her … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: LECH LECHA (GENESIS 12:1-17:27)
26 Oct 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: LECH LECHA (GENESIS 12:1-17:27)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah Parsha (LECH LECHA) begins with God’s words to Abram: “Go forth from your birthplace to the land which I will show you; and, I will make you into a great nation, … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: NOACH (GENESIS 6:9-11:32)
19 Oct 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: NOACH (GENESIS 6:9-11:32)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah Parsha begins: “These are the generations of Noah; Noah was a righteous man for this generation; Noah walked with God” (1). Numerous commentaries have emerged, pertaining to the implication that ‘Noah … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BEREISHIT (GENESIS 1:1-6:8)
12 Oct 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BEREISHIT (GENESIS 1:1-6:8)

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“In the beginning of God’s creation of the heavens and earth, God said: “Let there be light; and, there was light” (1). The first Torah Parsha (BEREISHIT) of the Book of Genesis is probably the most familiar of any other … Continued

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