by Sarah Gazitt | Nov 24, 2024 | Torah Reflections
Chayei Sarah Genesis 23:1-25:18 The unfolding of the biblical narrative brings us to the close of one chapter—that of Abraham and Sarah’s journey—and the opening of a new one—that of their son Isaac and soon-to-be wife: Rebekah. After Sarah dies, Abraham sends his...
by Sarah Gazitt | Nov 17, 2024 | Torah Reflections
Vayeira Genesis 18:1-22:24 In his life storyline, Abraham did not always rise to the occasion of his ethical challenges. Yet this aspect of his story is worthy of praise: his standing up to God in the episode of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham remained standing before the...
by Sarah Gazitt | Oct 25, 2024 | Torah Reflections
B’reishit Genesis 1:1-6:8 Abel was a Shepherd and Cain tilled the soil. And it was, after the passing of days, that Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the Eternal; and as for Abel, he too brought [an offering] from among the choice...
by Sarah Gazitt | Sep 20, 2024 | Torah Reflections
Ki Tavo Deuteronomy 26:1 – 29:8 This week’s Torah portion begins: “When you enter the land that the Eternal your God is giving you as a heritage, and you possess it and settle in it, you shall take some of every fruit of the soil, which you harvest from the land...
by Sarah Gazitt | Sep 15, 2024 | Torah Reflections
Ki Teitzei Deuteronomy 21:10 – 25:19 Each year, when I meet Ki Teitzei I realize again why so many people are moved to abandon any kind of religious pursuit. Though we find many uplifting verses about ethical living in society 2,500 years ago, some of what we...
by Sarah Gazitt | Aug 30, 2024 | Torah Reflections
R’eih Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:17 How do I invite God into my life? How do I fill my life with the Divine Presence moment to moment? These are the questions many of us on the spiritual path ask ourselves. And more often than not, the answer comes back...
