by Rabbi Shaps | Oct 8, 2026 | Breishis, Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Weekly Parsha
The first offerings to Hashem were brought by Kayin and Hevel (Cain and Abel). Kayin was the first to bring an offering, but he brought flaxseed, an inferior part of his crop. Hevel followed suit, and he brought the choicest sheep from his flock. Hashem accepted...
by Danielle Altonaga | Oct 16, 2025 | Breishis, Danielle Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
In this week’s Parsha, we read the famous story of Cain and Abel. Abel brings an offering to G-d – chosen from the finest of his flock – which is accepted. Cain also brings an offering; however, the offering he brings is from the inferior portions of his crop, and G-d...
by Rabbi Gotlib | Oct 13, 2023 | Breishis, Israel, Rabbi Gotlib, Weekly Parsha
“In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” It’s one of the most well known lines of any book, written at any point in history. But why does the Torah specifically start there? The word “Torah” literally means “teaching,” so if the whole point is for us...
