What is the root message of Jacob’s dream of the ladder? What are the deeper purposes behind Jacob’s struggles with Esau and Laban? In answering these questions, we dig to the root of God’s purposes for our entire physical context, including the pain we experience here. In our exploring, we examine four “beholds” in the […]
At the end of Jacob’s wrestling match in portion Vayishlach, God changes his name to “Israel.” Why, then, does the Torah often continue to call him “Jacob”? In this week’s teaching, we talk about this question and discuss 6 important principles gleaned from this patriarch’s famous contest with the God of the universe. Visuals: Vayishlach […]
After a brief overview of the main topics in Vayeitzei, we explore the curious Aramaic word “memra” which occurs in the ancient Aramaic translation of this parshah and which John makes reference to in his gospel. Moving on, we reflect on Jacob’s interactions with the character named “Red” and a new character named “White.” Lastly, […]
We begin this cycle’s parshah Toldot teaching with a brief look at how the Torah goes far beyond what a human would design for a religious book with its unexpected collections of stories and geneologies and building plans — all layered with unending levels of meaning. With that introduction, we discuss the interesting story of […]
We further our Torah Project series with the fascinating continuation of Jacob’s story, drawing lessons from Jacob’s heartbreaking fall after what is probably the greatest spiritual high of his life. The rapid descent begins with yet another lie to his brother Esau and leads to one of the darkest chapters in the Torah, Genesis 34. The story of the rape of […]
Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our Torah Project series. In this lesson, we take a peek into the origins of Eastern religions. Then we consider the many principles concerning the body, soul and spirit that are portrayed by Rebekkah’s pregnancy, and the birth of Jacob and Esau. Visuals: Genesis 25 Medios Visuales: Gén 25
Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our study of the Haftarah portions for the 2013-14 Torah cycle. In this teaching we complete a discussion carried over from last week concerning God’s character as described by the “Thirteen Attributes of Mercy” found in Exodus 34. We then take a close look at the spiritual force of […]
Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our study of the Haftarah portions for the 2013-14 Torah cycle. In this teaching we analyze the souls of Jacob and Esau and see how they represent two warring drives within each of us. Then in Malachi’s prophecy we see what happens when the spirit of Esau infects a […]
Join Beth Tikkun as we continue our study of Hebrews. In this study we once again look at the purpose of spiritual discipline in our lives and its two outcomes. We also gain new insights into the story of Jacob and Esau and compare Mt.Sinai to Mt.Zion and see how they depict the physical and […]
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Morning Study: 11:00 am
Afternoon Oneg: 12:00 pm
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