Monthly Archives: October 2016

October 30, 2016 – Genesis 6:9 – 7:24 – Noah and the flood

Torah Readings: Genesis 6:9 – 7:24 – Noah and the flood Psalm 5 Haftorah – Isaiah 54:9-17 + 55:5 Isaiah 60:18 – 61:4 + 9 Notes on Genesis 6:9 – 7:24 Psalm 5 Notes Notes on Isaiah 54:9-17 + 55:5 and Isaiah … Continue reading

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October 23, 2016 – Gen. 5:1 – 6:8 – Adam’s generations; Giants

Torah Readings – Gen. 5:1 – 6:8 – Adam’s generations, the Nephilim Satan’s first attempts to thwart God’s promise of the Messiah by corrupting Adam’s bloodline. Psalm 4 Haftorah – Isaiah 29:18-24; 30:15 Notes on Genesis 5:1 – 6:8 Fallen Angels … Continue reading

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October 16, 2016 – Gen. 3:22 – 4:26 – Banished from Eden, Cain & Abel

Torah Reading – Gen. 3:22 – 4:26 – Banished from Eden, Cain & Abel God promises that if we “do not well” like Cain, the sin offering is always available if we repent. Psalm 3 Haftorah – Ezekiel 28:13-19 + 24-26 … Continue reading

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The Ethrog and the Feast of Tabernacles

This year we’re bringing the ethrog ceremony – one of the most important aspects of the Tabernacles Feast – front and center. The ethrog is a special fruit that was a vital part of the eight-day Jewish harvest festival of … Continue reading

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