The Re-Genesis Project
Joseph and his Brothers, lessons from the Haftarot
The relationship between Joseph and his brothers, as reflected in the Haftarot of the last four portions of Genesis, spells an important instruction for contemporary Israel.
Parashat vaYeẓe (Gen. 28:10 – 32:2) and its Haftarahs
The Parashah deals with Jacob's troubles and the birth of his sons, but the Haftarah addresses mainly his grandson Ephrayim - giving a prophecy about the integration of Ephrayim with Israel.
Haftarat Haye Sarah – Eternal Life, from Hebron to the Israelite Kingdom
Showing the not-so-evident connections between the Parashah and its Haftarah - how together they chart a plan of eternal life.
Haftarat vaYera - AQEDAH, REVIVAL and DESCENT From The CROSS
How does the haftarah for Parashat vaYera add the theme of revival to the Binding (Ạqedah) of Isaac, and how does the revival facilitate Jewish-Christian reconciliation.
Lekh-lekha - how many rivals and potential members has Israel?
The Haftarah for Parashat Lekh-lekha refers to Abraham as a paragon for the encouragement of to become the world's leading nation. From this perspective we survey the numbers that appear in the Parashah and find that the twelve-fold Nation of is...
The SERVANT NATION in the Haphtarah of Genesis
How Servant Nation idea is already connected to Creation narrative through Haphtarah of Isaiah 42-43.
Parashot vaYaqhel & Pequdei - Earthly and Heavenly sanctuaries - Past and Future
Survey of the Tabernacle works and of the changes in the passage from Thought to Speech and Action, & how technological progress re-affects the heavenly vision.
Parashat Ki-TISA (Exodus 30:11-34:35) - of circles and straight lines
Heads-up Count and Sheqel bisection; From the Silver Sheqel to the Golden Calf; The Second Tablets; Appendix: The Tent of Meeting & the Synthesis of Ịgulim veYosher at the Temple mount
Parashat Teẓaveh - (Exodus 27:20 – 30:10)
Qorban (sacrifice) as actually nearness; Ideal brotherly sharing; secrets of the Ḥoshen reastplate.
Parashat Terumah
Terumah - The offering; Correspondence of the Mishkan and the Human Body; Ritual in the Mishkan; The Heavenly Mishkan; Semantic Pattern of the Mishkan; Appendix: Parallels of the Creation and of Making the Mishkan.
Parashat Mishpatim
On the connection between liberating the slaves and the Seven Ascents that Moses made.
Parashat Yitro - Sinai Revelation in Multimedia Production
Yitro's advantage over Moses; Organizational steps for the Sinai Epiphany; Pronouncement of the Ten Commandments and its aftermath.
Parashat beShalaḥ - The Pillar of Cloud and the DIVINE GLORY
The Pillar of Cloud and its movements; The Appearance of the Glory and the Cloud-72; Appendix – The ẠB-72 Tablet
PARASHAT BO AND THE GOLD OF EGYPT
The movement in the name of the Parashah; The Gold of Egypt; Israel's Wealth, then And now; The Ultimate Purpose for the Gold of Egypt; In Haste or Comfort?
Parashat va'Era - The Powers of the Matteh (Staff)
How the Matteh (Staff/rod/sceptre) that mosheh and Aharon brought the plagues upon with turned into the first utensil for the Holy Tabernacle.
THE JUBILEE: THE BIBLICAL PLAN FOR EXPANDED OWNERSHIP
great Zionist re-Visionary, Ze'ev Jabotinsky, recommended Biblical Jubilee principle as guidance for contemporary economic and social justice.
Parashat BEHA'ALOTEKHA - Lights for the Millions
Seven Books within the Pentateuch, the raising of the Lamps, uplifting the levites and Inspiriting the elders and leaders - clues for the Future Tabernacle.
PAST LEPROSY AND FUTURE LIGHT GARMENTS
Thoughts concerning Parashot Tazria-Metzora (Lev. 12-13; 14-15)
Chap. 12: Parashat vaYeḥi
The curses of Ya'aqov and the eternal blessings of Yisrael. Establishing the Israelite Order
Ch. 11: Parashat vaYigash (44:18-47:27) The Torah Approach to Human Reconstruction
The Relationship between the Judaic and the alienated brothers over the generations - from Joseph to Messiah son of Joseph