Messages from November 2021

Rabbi O’s Weekly Parsha:Vayeishev (Genesis 37-40) When the Solution is Know

November 26, 2021
Genesis
Vayeshev

Do you know anyone with these challenges? Should I take home some office supplies from the school I work at; no one will miss them? Should I be faithful in my marriage even though my spouse really irritates me or should have an affair with someone at work who understands me? Should I take that piece of cake […]

Rabbi O’s Weekly Parsha: Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4-36:43)

November 19, 2021
Genesis
Vayishlach

How to Deal with Anti-Semitic Supermodels (Introduction: After living with his deceitful father-in-law for twenty years, Jacob decided to depart with his family. He was informed that his brother—Esav—was on route with 400 to kill him.) If you were Jacob, what would you do when hearing about the impending danger? He did three things. 1) He […]

Rabbi O’s Weekly Parsha: Toldos (Genesis 25:19-28:9)Making a Revolution vs Stable Contribution

November 5, 2021
Genesis
Toldot

And these are the generations of Isaac the son of Abraham; Abraham begot Isaac. (Genesis 25:19)For the past three weeks, the main character in each Parsha has been Abraham. This week, Isaac hits center stage but his appearance is enigmatic. Our first exposure to Isaac’s world is framed by his being the son of Abraham. Both […]