Story of Judah and Tamar

A story about women empowerment.

So much to say about it, but it is important to remember the social and cultural context of the story.

Parsha Vayeshev

Here is last’s week’s Parsha, Vayeshev.There are three main stories, two of them connected with this week’s Parsha (Miketz): Story of Joseph and his brothers. Story of Joseph in Egypt Story of Judah and Tamar. – This is probably one of the coolest stories in the whole Tanakh! Joseph is the favourite son. He is, […]

The story so far. Chapters 1 to 36

Not much to say, just that it looks cool!Two versions, just because I could not decide which one is better. The only difference is curved vs straight lines!

Parsha Vayishlach – The stories in the text

Vayishlach: The Stories in the Text!
So much drama!
There is an abduction/r*pe.
And a massacre.
And even a hip displacement!!!
The Horror!
Dreams, ladders, divine beings and list of people… SO MANY PEOPLE!

And Amalek makes his first appearance!

Parsha Vayishlach

Quick entry… I’ll update it Sunday

This is the one Parsha I was dreading…
It contains my most dreaded Chapter 36. It is just a bunch of names… and more names.

In the end, the whole thing seems to be a set-up for Amalek.

Parsha Vayetzei

This week things have been hectic with work, proposals and grants and everyday things, so my maps (that someone I am calling more and more often Visualisations) are a bit behind, but I am working on it! The Story So, Vayetsei is here and we reach the second half of the Family Saga: Jacob’s Journey […]

Parshat Toldot – The stories in the text

Here are the stories from Parshat Toldot.
From the pregnancy, birthright, the return of Abimielech, Esau’s bad luck and decisions and Jacob running away to find a wife!

Parsha Toldot

Toldot, or the story of a really dysfunctional family.

There are twins, a sibling silvery, the Sister-Wife and the really important fact that there are a limited number of blessings in the desert!

And my all-time favorite:
“My birthright for a plate of lentils”!

Story 32 – Abraham’s Offspring

My blog post might be too long for you, and it is. Believe me. I wrote it! That’s why I’ve divided it into multiple parts – Parshat Chayei Sarah – Story 29 – Burial of Sarah – Story 30 – Finding Becky – Story 31 – Isaac Meets Rebecca – Story 32 – Abraham’s Offspring […]

Story 31 – Isaac Meets Rebecca

My blog post might be too long for you, and it is. Believe me. I wrote it! That’s why I’ve divided it into multiple parts – Parshat Chayei Sarah – Story 29 – Burial of Sarah – Story 30 – Finding Becky – Story 31 – Isaac Meets Rebecca (this post!) – Story 32 – […]