Author name: foundedintruth

Overview: “Vayeshev” begins the story of Joseph, focusing on his sale into slavery by his brothers, his righteousness in the face of temptation with Potiphar’s wife, and his imprisonment.

Overview: “Vayishlach” recounts Jacob’s preparation to meet Esau, his wrestling with the angel, the reunion with Esau, and the incident at Shechem with Dinah.

Overview: “Vayetze” describes Jacob’s journey to Haran, his marriages to Leah and Rachel, the birth of his children, and his conflict with Laban.

Overview: “Toldot” focuses on the life of Isaac, the birth of Esau and Jacob, the sale of the birthright, and Isaac’s blessings.

Overview: “Chayei Sarah” recounts the death and burial of Sarah, the search for a wife for Isaac, and the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah.

Overview: “Vayeira” covers Abraham’s three visitors, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the story of Lot, the birth of Isaac, and the binding of Isaac.

Overview: “Lech Lecha” introduces Abram (Abraham), his call to go to a new land, the covenant with God, the birth of Ishmael, and the institution of circumcision.

Overview: “Noach” tells the story of Noah, the flood, the covenant with Noah, the Tower of Babel, and the lineage leading to Abram.

Overview: “Bereshit” is the first portion of the Torah, describing the creation of the world, the Garden of Eden, the fall of man, and the lineage from Adam to Noah.

Overview: “V’Zot HaBerachah,” the final portion of the Torah, recounts Moses’ blessings to the twelve tribes and his death.