December 12, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Vayeshev 5786 (2025) Genesis 37:1-40:23; Amos 2:6-3:8. Vayeshev, the name of this Torah portion “and he dwelt” refers to Jacob settling in Hebron. It is really the story of Jacob’s...
December 5, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Vayishlach 5786 (2025) Genesis 32:4-36:43; Obadiah 1-1:21. Vayishlach, the name of this Torah portion “and he sent” refers to Jacob who after leaving Laban, knew that he would be encountering his...
November 28, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Vayetzei 5786 (2025) Genesis 28:10-32:3; Hosea 11:7-12:14. Vayetzei, the name of this Torah portion refers to Jacob leaving his family “and he left” – this is the story of Jacob escaping...
November 26, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Toldot 5786 (2025) Genesis 25:19-25:28:9; Malachi 1:1-2:7. Toldot, the name of this Torah portion refers to the history or family chronicle told. This is the history of Isaac’s family. Twins in...
November 13, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Chayei Sarah 5786 (2025) Genesis 23:1-25:18; 1. Kings 1: 1-31. Chayei Sarah, the name of this Torah portion refers to Abraham’s wife and her days “Sarah’s Life.” The portion is...
October 31, 2025 – Dr. Susanna Kokkonen Vayeira 5786 (2025) Genesis 18:1-22:24; 2. Kings 4:1-37 Vayeira, the name of this Torah portion means that “He appeared”. The person this refers to is God Himself appearing at...
