Archive for December 2025
Shabbat Greetings
Our Torah portion this week is the second part of the Joseph “trilogy”, Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27). It begins with a courageous act of closeness:“And Judah approached him.” (44:18) Judah steps forward not knowing how he…
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This week, as we read Miketz (Genesis 41:1-44:17) in the midst of Hanukkah, the Torah and the holiday speak to each other with unusual urgency. Both arrive at moments of deep darkness…
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The Torah Tots and Camp Shalom sessions that had been planned for December 14 but were canceled due to the weather have been rescheduled to this Sunday, December 21. Both…
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This week’s Torah portion, Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23), begins the long and painful story of Joseph and his brothers. It is a portion filled with darkness through jealousy, betrayal, loss, and confusion. Joseph is…
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This week’s Torah portion, Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43), tells the dramatic story of Jacob’s return to the land of Canaan after 20 years of exile. The story is full of tension, struggle, and…
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