Author name: foundedintruth

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.

Overview: “Ha’azinu” features Moses’ poetic song, a reflection on the history of Israel and a call to remember God’s teachings.

Overview: “Vayeilech” describes Moses’ final days, his transfer of leadership to Joshua, and the command to read the Torah every seven years.

Overview: “Nitzavim” includes Moses’ speech about the covenant, the choice between life and death, and the call to choose life by loving and obeying God.

Overview: “Ki Tavo” describes the ritual of bringing first fruits to the Temple and the recitation of blessings and curses on Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal.