Category Archives: Torah

Parasha Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27)

Listen here and here and here. Watch. Wikipedia: “In the parashah, Judah pleads on behalf of his brother Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, Jacob comes down to Egypt, and Joseph’s administration of Egypt saves lives but transforms all … Continue reading

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Parasha Mikeitz (Gen. 41:1-44.17)

Listen here. This week’s Torah portion tells the story of “Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams, Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt, and Joseph’s testing of his brothers.” * My cohost Dennis Dale asks: Is Judaism a proposition religion? * The … Continue reading

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Parasha Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1–40:23)

Listen here. Wikipedia: “The parashah tells the stories of how Jacob’s other sons sold Joseph into captivity in Egypt, of how Judah wronged his daughter-in-law Tamar and discovered his transgression, and how Joseph served Potiphar and was imprisoned when falsely … Continue reading

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Vayetze (Gen. 28:10–32:3)

Wikipedia: “The parashah tells of Jacob’s travels to, life in, and return from Haran. The parashah recounts Jacob’s dream of a ladder to heaven, Jacob’s meeting of Rachel at the well, Jacob’s time working for Laban and living with Rachel … Continue reading

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Parasha Toledot (Gen. 25:19–28:9)

This week’s Torah portion tells us the story of Esau and Jacob. Listen here. I am joined by Vivian Veritas, Dennis Dale and the Professor. * I think the allegations against Roy Moore are true. I don’t think they reflect … Continue reading

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