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Reflections on the weekly Torah portions from a diverse group of Messianic Jewish rabbis, scholars, and lay people. Our contributors bring fresh insights to familiar texts, drawing connections to events across the whole of Scripture (including the Gospels and Epistles), and suggesting practical applications of these insights to our postmodern lives.
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- Today
The Blinding Power of Cake
This week’s parasha says that Isaac’s eyes were dim (Genesis 27:1). But why is that? Is the Scripture just saying he needed an ophthalmologist, or is there more to it? For this, let’s turn to the sages, beginning with comedian Jim Gaffigan, with his thoughts on cake: “Cake’s a powerful food. It can actually bring people together.”
- 1 weeks ago
Sarah Lives On
The narrative of Abraham and his line is told from a patriarchal perspective, yet it bestows great honor upon a matriarch, Sarah. Her death is the first one recorded among the chosen household and she becomes the first of Abraham’s line to be buried in the land promised to him.
- 2 weeks ago
God Gets Personal
With all the drama that unfolds in this parasha there is a common theme throughout: the Lord is interacting on a very personal level, mostly with Abraham, but even with Hagar and Ishmael.
- 3 weeks ago
Joining the Journey of Faith
Like Abraham, we do not have a roadmap of where we are in life. We never know where God will lead us or when, but it will always be in his perfect timing. Also, like Abraham we must continue to share the good news and fight for it.
- 4 weeks ago
First Things First
Do we give God the remainder after everything else has received its share? Do we offer him the time that happens to be left over? Do we give him our attention only after every other demand in life has been satisfied? Or, do we treat worship as Noah did—as an essential matter, to be conducted with the best of who we are and what we have?
- Oct 6, 2026
Finding Ourselves, East of Eden
As we approach the fourth chapter of Genesis, we encounter some perplexing questions. Why does the Lord accept Abel’s offering but not Cain’s? Does Cain ever regret the killing of his brother? And does he ever experience the forgiveness and peace of Hashem? These questions invite us to respond personally to what is, in many ways, our own story.
- Oct 2, 2026
The Final Word: Abide in His Love
Right when you might think the holiday season is over, the Torah tells us to celebrate one final day called Shemini Atzeret. We are not told much about why this day is so important, but some insight can be gleaned from the very name of the feast, “the eighth day of assembly,” or more literally, of “waiting, tarrying or abiding.”
- Sep 24, 2026
Sukkot: The Lord Dwells with Us
As we dwell in our sukkahs, let’s remember how the Lord dwells with us in Yeshua. And as we see Sukkot as the final fulfillment holiday in our annual cycle, let’s remember how Sukkot points us to our final and complete redemption found in Yeshua our Messiah.
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Reflections on the weekly Torah portions from a diverse group of Messianic Jewish rabbis, scholars, and lay people. Our contributors bring fresh insights to familiar texts, drawing connections to events across the whole of Scripture (including the Gospels and Epistles), and suggesting practical applications of these insights to our postmodern lives.
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