by Katie Sturm | Dec 27, 2024 | Torah Reflections
Chayei Sarah – Genesis 23:1-25:18 The unfolding of the biblical narrative brings us to the close of one chapter—that of Abraham and Sarah’s journey—and the opening of a new one—that of their son Isaac and soon-to-be wife: Rebekah. After Sarah dies, Abraham sends...
by Katie Sturm | Dec 27, 2024 | Torah Reflections
Vayeira – Genesis 18:1-22:24 In his life storyline, Abraham did not always rise to the occasion of his ethical challenges. Yet this aspect of his story is worthy of praise: his standing up to God in the episode of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham...
by Katie Sturm | Dec 27, 2024 | Torah Reflections
Genesis 1:1-6:8Abel was a Shepherd and Cain tilled the soil. And it was, after the passing of days, that Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the Eternal; and as for Abel, he too brought [an offering] from among the choice firstlings of his...
