February 6, 2026 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Yitro 5786 (2026) Exodus 18:1-20:23; Isaiah 6:1-13 Yitro, the name of this Torah portion refers to the name of Moses’ father -in-law. The portion starts with his name, as he had heard about all God had...
January 30, 2026 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Beshalach 5786 (2026) Exodus 13:17-17:16; Judges 4:4:5:31 Beshalach, the name of this Torah portion refers to the Hebrew word for send, as in Pharaoh sending the Hebrews, his former slaves, out. The portion...
January 22, 2026 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Bo 5786 (2026) Exodus 10:1-13:16; Jeremiah 46:13-28 Bo, the name of this Torah portion means come. The portion starts with God telling Moses, “Come to Pharaoh…” Moses and Aaron then went...
January 16, 2026 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Va’eira 5786 (2025) Exodus 6:2-9:35; Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 Va’eira, the name of this Torah portion refers to God appearing. The book starts with the story of God appearing to the forefathers and...
January 9, 2026 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Shemot 5786 (2025) Exodus 1:1-6:1; Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23. Shemot, the name of this Torah portion refers to the name of the Book of Exodus in Hebrew “names.” The book starts with all the...
January 2, 2026 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Vayechi 5786 (2025) Genesis 47:28-50:26; 1. Kings 2:1-12. Vayechi, the name of this Torah portion means “and he lived” and it refers to Jacob living in Egypt. It is really the end of the story of...
