This is our commentary on the portion Shemot – “names.” This initial portion of Exodus details some of the most important events in the history of Israel. We see the emergence of a tyrant who seeks to destroy the Hebrew people. In the midst of this darkness, however, there is a burst of light with […]…

Shalom everyone! Here is the Torah Tidbit taken from the portion Vayechi, which means “And He Lived”. This week, the theme for this Tidbit is also the title “And He Lived”. I hope you will enjoy.Av Shoreshim Ministries

Shalom! Here is our commentary on the portion Vayechi – “And he lived.” This is the final portion of B’reshiyt and one full of nuggets. Just some of the highlights are the adoption of Manasseh and Ephraim, the blessing placed upon Ephraim and Jacob’s prophecy for all the tribes. Hope you enjoy. Download PDF by […]…

Shalom everyone! Here is the Torah Tidbit taken from the portion Vayigash, or “And He Approached”. The theme for this Tidbit is “No Greater Love”. I hope you will enjoy.Av Shoreshim Ministries

Shalom! Here is our commentary on the portion Vayigash – “And he approached.” This is one of the most prophetic portions in all of Scripture for it tells of the one who was despised by his brethren, only to be revealed to them in a time of life-threatening crisis. It also marks the beginning of […]Av Shoreshim Ministries

Shalom everyone! Here is the Torah Tidbit taken from the portion Miketz, or “At The End”. The theme for this Tidbit is “In The Right Place At The Right Time”. I hope you will enjoy.Av Shoreshim Ministries

Shalom! This is my commentary on the portion Miketz – “at the end.” For years, this portion has fascinated me, not only for the fascinating story but, for the prophetic elements. Understanding that we interpret the end from “the beginning” (Isa. 46:8-10), that a torah portion is called “at the end” should grab our attention. […]…

Shalom everyone! Here is the Torah Tidbit taken from the portion Vayeshev, or “And He Dwelt”. The theme for this Tidbit is “If You Want To See The Glory”. I hope you will enjoy.Av Shoreshim Ministries

Shalom! This is my commentary on the portion Vayeshev – “and he dwelt.” In this portion, Joseph goes down into Egypt to serve Potiphar, only to be thrown into jail, falsely accused. Yet, we see the Hand of the Creator at work by giving dreams to two men in prison so that Joseph might be […]Av Shoreshim Ministries

Shalom everyone! Here is the Torah Tidbit taken from the portion Vayishlach, or “And He Sent”. The theme for this Tidbit is “Wresting With God”. I hope you will enjoy.Av Shoreshim Ministries