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...
December 26, 2025 – HRA18 In this week’s Torah portion, Vayigash — “And he approached” — we arrive at the emotional climax of the Joseph narrative. After years of separation, pain, and longing, Judah steps forward on...
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...
