One of the most dramatic Torah portions, parsha Vayigash witnesses Joseph reveal himself to his brothers. In this week’s teaching, we puzzle through Joseph’s strange treatment of his brothers leading up to this revelation, we look at secrets connecting the Tetragrammaton to the names “Judah” and “David,” we hear several fascinating quotes from rabbis regarding […]
December 10, 2021 in Media, Torah 5781 (2021-2022), Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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After a brief introduction to the Torah portion, we pause to compare Abraham to Jacob, finding lessons for how God works in our lives according to how He worked in the lives of these patriarchs. We go on to look at the important Hebrew word “Horeb,” the name of the mountain context for God’s revelation […]
December 30, 2018 in Media, Torah 5779, Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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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 […]
November 25, 2018 in Media, Torah 5779, Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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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, […]
November 18, 2018 in Media, Torah 5779, Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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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 […]
November 11, 2018 in Media, Torah 5779, Torah Commentary by Beth Tikkun
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In this Torah Project teaching, we begin by addressing the question of the validity of extra-biblical sources, especially Jewish sources. We look at several mentions in the Bible of extra-biblical works, explore the Greek word for “oracles” in Romans 3, then look at a particularly helpful extra-biblical source on Genesis 37:2 that draws many comparisons […]
October 15, 2017 in Genesis, Media, Torah Project by Beth Tikkun
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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 […]
September 17, 2017 in Genesis, Media, Torah Project by Beth Tikkun
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Continuing the Torah Project in Genesis, we focus on Jacob’s seemingly mysterious wrestling match at the stream called “Jabbok,” allowing the Torah to cast light on the fear and stress we all struggle against. With a special focus on 2 Corinthians 1-3, Mark 14, and Watchman Nee’s short book The Release of the Spirit, we look at what it […]
August 20, 2017 in Genesis, Media, Torah Project by Beth Tikkun
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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
June 10, 2017 in Genesis, Media, Torah Project by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we study Genesis 37. This teaching’s study Resources: Joseph’s Two Dreams Did Jacob Scold Joseph Image 1
June 21, 2009 in Genesis, Media, Tanakh by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we study Genesis 37. This teaching’s study Resources: Joseph’s Spiritual Essence Jacob
June 7, 2009 in Genesis, Media, Tanakh by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we study Genesis 31 – 32. This teaching’s study Resources: There and back again Laban the Aramean
May 7, 2009 in Genesis, Media, Tanakh by Beth Tikkun
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Join Beth Tikkun as we study Genesis 25 – 27. This teaching’s study Resources: Choose Life! Abraham, Isaac, Jacob Study in Incongruity
April 14, 2009 in Genesis, Media, Tanakh by Beth Tikkun
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