In this study, we will explore two Torah Portions: Bereshit - "In the Beginning", and Noach - "Noah" This week's Torah portion is actually only Parashat Noach. However, since we just finished the feast of Sukkot, where we went up to Jerusalem to celebrate in the Garden Tomb: Along with Simchat Torah last week, we have had only a few days to read and study the extremely important Parashat Bereshit - the foundational portion of the entire Torah! Therefore we will extend our tim
Today, on Simchat Torah, we rejoice not only in the completion and new beginning of the Torah cycle, but also in the Festival of Water Drawing, when joy overflowed as the people brought water to the altar — a symbol of the Ruach HaKodesh, the Holy Spirit. It is no coincidence that today is also a day of deliverance and release in Israel. Just as water symbolizes life and renewal, so too we witness a new beginning for the people of God — a prophetic sign that we are stepping i
