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Parasha Vayeshev – He continued living

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As we delve into this portion, we embark on one of the most captivating stories, showcasing how Yehovah, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, exercises absolute control over every detail of human life. It also provides us with an intimate view of the profound transformation in the character of those who choose to remain faithful to Him and demonstrate integrity in fulfilling their responsibilities.

The account of Judah’s life appears as a parenthesis within the larger narrative of Joseph, yet these two stories are intricately parallel. While Joseph was being prepared to ascend as governor—a journey spanning 13 years—and another 8 years passed before his first encounter with his brothers, making a total of 21 years, everything recounted about Judah unfolded during this same period. This parallel narrative reveals the interconnectedness of their paths and the divine orchestration behind their stories.

This passage of Scripture reminds us that through faithfulness and dedication, we can achieve significant goals, even in the face of challenging circumstances. It highlights the importance of recognizing God’s presence in our lives and trusting His plan, even when the path before us is unclear. Vayeshev emphasizes that faith and perseverance not only guide us through adversity but also lead to profound personal transformation and the fulfillment of a greater purpose in life.

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Parasha Vayshlach – The meaning of Israel

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The name Israel appears for the first time in this section of the Torah. Jacob is named after the mysterious being with whom he wrestled until dawn on his way back to the land of Canaan.

What Jacob did not know at the time is that this name, through his descendants, would become the emblem of a great nation that would endure through the centuries and millennia.

The name Israel was used from the most remote times in which the tribes settled in the Land under the leadership of Joshua, until the present times in which a completely secular movement such as Zionism, chose for the ancestral Land the same name that Jacob received on that distant night.

From the first man who was called Israel, constituting himself as a nation and eventually settling in a land, through the prophetic declarations and promises of blessings to come, to our times when a modern state exists in the world, with millions of people who identify with it, the name of Israel will remain throughout the ages, as a testimony to the God of Jacob.

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Parasha Vayetze – He went out

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This parashah narrates significant events, including marriages, births and family tensions, all of which play a crucial role in the development of the history of the people of Israel. The parashah also highlights some spiritual and ethical lessons that emerge from the patriarch Jacob’s experiences, providing a source of reflection on life, faith and connection to Yehovah, God of Israel.

This portion of Scripture teaches us that through faithfulness and dedication, even in difficult situations, it is possible to achieve important goals and objectives. The importance of recognizing God’s presence in our lives and trusting in His plan, even though we may not fully understand the path we are on, becomes evident. Vayetze underscores the idea that faith and perseverance can lead to personal transformation and the realization of a greater purpose in life.

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Parasha Tol’dot – Generations

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The animosity that we are witnessing between the people of Israel and their Arab neighbors dates back to the time of the patriarchs. When Rebecca (Rivka) gave birth to Esau (Esav) and Jacob (Ya’akov), problems and rivalries began. Esau wanted to kill Jacob; and such an attitude was seen multiple times throughout the history of Israel. When the House of Judah was taken into captivity, Esau’s descendants not only mocked, but those who tried to escape were captured in order to kill them or hand them over to the enemies, as it is related in the book of the prophet Obadiah 1:11-14.

We often say that history is cyclical, that is, it repeats itself over and over again. When we read carefully the stories that our Father Yehovah wanted us to know, we realize that what happened to the patriarchs, are shadows of what would happen to the rest of Yehovah’s people; in this way He is letting us know the end, from the beginning.

When reading these portions we need to do so by giving flight to our imagination in order to recreate each circumstance and to be able to dimension the transcendence of each event. In doing so, we will find “hidden pearls” that will enrich our lives and motivate us to remain faithful to the covenant we have made with our Father Yehovah and with Yeshua our Messiah.

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Parasha Chaiei Sarah – The life of Sarah

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Genesis 23:1 - 25:18

The name of this section of Scripture is translated as “The Life of Sarah”. Sarah is known as the first of the matriarchs and from her womb came the son of promise, from whom all the people of Israel descended.
Although her life was not easy, and at times her faith was tested, Sarah accompanied Abraham to the end and her legacy endures to this day.

Abraham is the one who is usually remembered as “the father of faith” and “the father of the people of Israel”, but not many take into account that a mother was also necessary to carry out this promise. We cannot underestimate the importance of that woman who, with her faith and perseverance, helped Abraham himself to overcome the trials and challenges that would lead him to become the father of our people.

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Parasha Vayera

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Abraham stands as a monumental figure in the history of faith, not only revered as the father of nations but also celebrated for his unwavering devotion to Yehovah. His journey is a story of profound challenges, acts of obedience, and a commitment to a covenant that would shape the spiritual heritage of countless generations.

Abraham’s life is marked by encounters with the divine that test his faith, shape his character, and ultimately reveal his role as a leader, a father, and a prophet. Each of these pivotal moments—from receiving the promise of a son in old age to the ultimate test on Mount Moriah—offers us valuable insights into the nature of faith, the demands of obedience, and the deep trust required to walk with God.

This infographic seeks to capture some of these defining moments, allowing us to reflect on how Abraham’s experiences continue to resonate today as examples of spiritual courage, integrity, and a vision for a future defined by divine purpose.

Abraham’s story leaves us with a legacy of faith that transcends time and culture, challenging us to examine our own relationship with the divine. His life exemplifies a faith that is not passive but active, marked by a willingness to step into the unknown and to hold onto promises even when they seem impossible.

Through Abraham, we learn that true faith often requires sacrifice and patience, trusting in a purpose that is greater than ourselves. As we consider his journey, we are reminded that our own lives, too, are part of a larger tapestry, woven together by a divine hand that invites us to be participants in a story of redemption, justice, and hope. 

In Abraham’s footsteps, we are inspired to seek a faith that not only believes but acts, a faith that calls us to live with courage, compassion, and a commitment to the enduring principles of righteousness and love.

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Parasha Lech Lecha

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The story of Abram begins when he lived in the land of the Chaldeans. From there he was called by Yehovah to go out after Him, to a land that would be shown to him. However, it was his father Terah who took the initiative to set out on this journey, taking with him Abram, his wife and Lot who was the son of Haran, who died at an early age in Ur. Their first station was in a place called Haran and Terah stayed there until the day of his death, but Abram continued his journey to reach the land of Canaan.

This portion (Parashah) of Scripture allows us to take a glimpse of the pilgrimage of our father Abram, for whom it was not easy to leave behind the stability that represented remaining settled in one place surrounded by his entire family.


At the conclusion of this reading, we find Abram – exalted father, transformed into Abraham – father of multitudes. As we read carefully, we will discover the changes in Abraham’s character throughout his journey.

Abraham was the first Hebrew (Hebrew word that comes from: heber and means: to cross over to the other side), a figure that becomes for us a model. Those of us who know Yehovah and his Torah, are called to “cross over to the other side”, that is to say, to leave the system of the world to enter the Kingdom of Heaven governed by Him.

Abraham’s determined and diligent obedience is challenging, because as soon as he received the command of circumcision as a sign of the covenant, he carried it out that very day: Genesis 17:23.

This is the kind of obedience we are called to live: with decision, diligence and firm will in spite of how difficult this may be; for taking this last sign of the covenant as an example, it would be one thing to circumcise boys on the 8th day; and quite another (and painful by the way), to circumcise adult men and older men.

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Parasha Noach (Noah)

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The story of Noah is one of the most mythical in the entire Torah. Noah was the tenth since Adam and the world had already become corrupt and forgotten its purpose. All of Creation would be destroyed, return to a state of purity and experience a new beginning through Noah and his descendants.

The story of the Flood, and the answer to whether or not it really happened, is one of the main markers separating those who believe in biblical history from those who believe in the theory of evolution.

Although not everyone agrees with the conclusions of Ron Wyatt and the Turkish authorities, there is no doubt that this discovery served as a trigger to get us, believers and non-believers alike, thinking about the veracity of the biblical stories and how they may have unfolded.

I encourage you to supplement your biblical studies with the historical context of each era, archaeological discoveries and extra-biblical material in order to gain a more comprehensive perspective of the stories that constitute our faith.

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Parasha B’reshit

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The beginning of the Torah (the Pentateuch) is probably the most mysterious text of all the Scriptures. In an extremely succinct manner it communicates to the reader the most amazing feats, in which Elohim (the Hebrew term used for “God” in Genesis 1) creates the world out of nothing.
The lack of detail in this narrative can be attributed to the fact that the author of Genesis is not trying to explain in a scientific way how the Creator does the work of creating each of the elements, but rather the fact that there is a Creator. That the world did not come “out of nothing” but that a Higher Being who pre-existed the world was the author of all that we see and experience with our senses today.
Having established that, it is interesting to consider the way in which the work of creation is communicated to the reader. There is a specific order that emerges from the first words expressed; “let there be light…”.
In the following infographic we can appreciate the thematic connection connecting the first 3 days of creation with the following 3 days, leaving the seventh day as unique in its category. This scheme can be appreciated in the seven arms of the menorah, which was in the Tabernacle.

The first portion of Scripture covers a great deal of history. From the days of creation, through the expulsion from Eden, the first murder in history, all the generations up to Noah, and the spiritual state of mankind that precipitated the flood, which is developed in the next portion.

As we progress through these chapters, we learn that man’s propensity to sin is something that manifested itself from the beginning, and even though the Creator had not yet delivered His Law to mankind, there was always a parameter of righteousness, which is used as the lens through which we analyze these events.