פרשת בְּרֵאשִׁ֖ית – Genesis
Gen. 1, vs 1: בְּרֵאשִׁ֖ית o “… En el principio…”: Por principio, se entiende en lo concerniente a la creación del universo del que formamos parte. Dios es la fuente u origen de todo cuanto existe o fue creado, antes y después de este universo. El universo no se creó de la nada sino procedente […]
Vayechi
The parashah describes Jacob’s desire for burial in Canaan, Jacob’s blessing of Joseph’s sons Ephraim and Menashe, Jacob’s blessing of his sons, Jacob’s death and burial, and Joseph’s death.
Vayigash
In the parashah, Judah pleads on behalf of his brother Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, Jacob travels to Egypt, and Joseph’s leadership of Egypt saves lives while converting all Egyptians into bondmen.
Miketz
Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams, Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt, and Joseph’s testing of his brothers are all told in Parasha Miketz.
Vayeshev
After struggling with a “man,” Jacob reconciles with Esau in this parasha. The prince Shechem rapes Dinah, and Dinah’s brothers sack Shechem in retaliation. Rachel gives birth to Benjamin and dies in delivery during the family’s subsequent departure.
Vayishlach
After struggling with a “man,” Jacob reconciles with Esau in this parasha. The prince Shechem rapes Dinah, and Dinah’s brothers sack Shechem in retaliation. Rachel gives birth to Benjamin and dies in delivery during the family’s subsequent departure.
Vayetze
The parasha describes Jacob’s journey to Harran, stay there, and journey back. The parasha describes Jacob’s dream of a ladder to heaven, how he met Rachel at the well, how he lived with Rachel and Leah while working for Laban, how his children were born, and how Jacob’s family eventually left Laban.
Toledot
The Toledot describes Jacob and Esau’s fight, Isaac’s passing off his wife Rebekah as his sister, and Isaac’s blessing of his sons.
Chaye Sara
The parasha tells the stories of Abraham’s negotiations to purchase a burial place for his wife Sarah and his servant’s mission to find a wife for Abraham’s son Isaac
Vayera
Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael. At God’s command, Abraham prepares to sacrifice Isaac, but an angel of God tells Abraham to offer a ram instead.
