Noach cries to Hashem on behalf of his generation, but he is too late. In the parsha, G-d is referred to as “Elokim”, a name connoting judgement as opposed to mercy (Rashi, Bereishit, 1:1).

Parshat Noach records the incredible survival of the world after the flood through the righteous Noach, his three sons and their wives. The end of the parsha, however, is anticlimactic.

In the beginning of this week’s Parsha, a relatively famous Gemara mentioned by Rashi prompts additional thought and consideration. Commenting on the Torah’s description of Noach as a ...

Parshat Noach: The Flooding away of Evil It seems that the theme of these observations of Rashi is that G-d can be said to be willing to forgo His honor; it is only when interpersonal ...

Parshat Noach: Holy Smokes. Judaism; Parsha; Parshat Noach: Holy Smokes. By. Rabbi Aba Wagensberg - 3 Heshvan 5783 – October 28, 2022. 0. Share on Facebook. Tweet on Twitter ...

I share thoughts in this venue by the good graces of my friend Rabbi Francis Nataf. Last time I broached the challenge we have in believing Zecharyah’s prediction of a time when nations would ...

Parashat Noach reminds us that the world isn’t ending and, at some point, God will help us solve this pandemic. Surviving both the medical dangers and personal pressures of COVID-19 each demand ...

Parsha Noach, Genesis 8:20-22: “And Noah built an altar to the Lord, and he took of all the clean animals and of all the clean fowl and brought up burnt offerings on the altar. And the Lord ...

This year’s reading of Parshat Noah is on October 21. The tradition is to celebrate by baking and enjoying rainbow treats.