Weekly Torah
Conversational Torah studies organized by parashah. Each essay begins with Linda’s original writing and makes a clear distinction between the biblical narrative, verified traditional commentary, and her own interpretation.
This week’s Torah portion
Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Diaspora reading cycle
Study for this week’s portion
Chayei Sarah
9 min read
Chayei Sarah considers the balance between generosity and restraint, the motives beneath desire, and what may prevent us from acting on something we genuinely believe is right.
Read the full entry →Vayera
11 min read
From Abraham’s tent to Hagar’s well, Vayera considers hospitality, boundaries, recurring patterns, and what becomes visible when we meet ourselves and others where they are now.
Read the full entry →Bereshit
12 min read
What happens when we become so caught up in our thoughts that we lose awareness of where we are? A question God asked Adam in the Garden of Eden followed me all the way to the gate of my children’s school.
Read the full entry →Noach
15 min read
What if the ark represents something we build inside ourselves through repetition, discipline, and the words we choose to believe? Noach’s story took me from a missing skateboard to a surprising connection with Yosef.
Read the full entry →Lech Lecha
12 min read
Abram moves without a complete map, then faces scarcity, difficult choices, unexpected consequences, and abundance. What can his journey teach us about action, trust, attachment, and awareness?
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