by Shelley | Dec 24, 2025 | Bible Fiber, Genesis
As we follow the Jewish reading calendar, we arrive at this week’s Torah portion, called Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27) which means “and he drew near.” It is the climax of the Joseph cycle, when he reveals himself to his brothers, who assumed he was long dead. For...
by Shelley | Dec 17, 2025 | Bible Fiber, Genesis
The Hebrew title of this week’s Torah portion is Miketz, which translates to “at the end,” and it covers Genesis 41:1 to 44:17. After two years, Joseph’s long season of suffering is almost over. This portion chronicles his meteoric rise from prisoner to the Pharaoh’s...
by Shelley | Dec 10, 2025 | Bible Fiber, Genesis
Bible Fiber is taking a one-year sprint through the foundational narratives of the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. As we follow the weekly Jewish reading calendar, we arrive at this week’s Torah portion, called Vayeshev, which covers Genesis 37:1–40:23. Once...
by Shelley | Dec 4, 2025 | Bible Fiber, Genesis
Bible Fiber is doing a one-year sprint through the foundational narratives of the first five books of the Bible, the Torah. As we follow the weekly Jewish reading calendar, we arrive at this week’s Torah portion, called Vayishlah, which means “and he sent.” The...
by Shelley | Nov 25, 2025 | Bible Fiber, Genesis
This portion covers Genesis 28:10−32:3. It is a pivotal 20-year period in the life of Jacob. He goes from being a deceptive momma’s boy fleeing the understandable wrath of his brother Esau to the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. Subscribe to Bible Fiber on...
by Shelley | Nov 12, 2025 | Bible Fiber, Genesis
This week’s Torah portion is called Chayei Sarah, which means “the life of Sarah.” It covers Genesis 23:1–25:18. The title of this portion is ironic because it begins with the death of Sarah, at the ripe age of 127. The passing of Sarah sets the stage for two great...
