Michael BarclayNov 12, 2021Vayetzei: Angels & Dreams“A dream which is not interpreted is like a letter which is not read” (Bavli, Berachot 55a) This week’s Torah reading begins with ....
Michael BarclayNov 5, 2021Toldot: Choosing to be ChosenToldot, the Torah reading this week is about the life of Isaac, the Patriarch who is typically talked about least, yet who is considered....
Michael BarclayOct 29, 2021Chayei Sarah - Teach Us to Count Our Days (Psalm 90:12)“Sarah’s lifetime was one hundred years, twenty years, and seven years; the years of Sarah’s life. Sarah died” (Genesis 23:1)
Michael BarclayOct 22, 2021Vayera: The Blessings of HospitalityThis week’s Torah portion of Vayera (Gen. 18:1-22:24) has one of the most important teachings found in Judaism, or any authentic faith .....