Parsha Aykev: A Suffering, Testing Torah

Once again it is time to take the proverbial pen in hand and share with you my thoughts on the parsha (weekly Torah portion) we read this shabbat.  The parsha is called Aykev which means, “As a consequence of,” and it begins by telling us that as a consequence of our listening to the judgements, and guarding them, and doing them, haShem (god) will guard the brit (covenant) for us. Before I go any further, I want to remind you … Continue reading