Chumash with Chayenu

Chayei Sarah - 1st Portion

When the news reached Sarah that Yitzchak was nearly sacrificed, the shock of his near loss coupled with the relief of his life being spared was too much for her to bear,

Vayeira - 7th Portion

Abraham’s greatest challenge came 37 years after his son Issac was born. G-d commanded him to sacrifice Issac. Abraham prepared to do so, but at the last minute G-d told

Vayeira - 6th Portion

After the birth of Issac, Abraham concluded a treaty with the local Pelishti king and opened an inn in Beersheba, where he taught wayfarers about monotheism.

Vayeira - 5th Portion

After the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah, Abraham moved from Hebron to the Land of the Pelishtim, and when he was 100 years old and his wife Sarah was 90, Sarah gave bir

Vayeira - 4th Portion

Not heeding the angels’ instructions not to look at the destruction of the cities, Lot’s wife looked and was turned into a pillar of salt. Thinking the whole world had be

Vayeira - 3rd Portion

Despite Abraham’s pleas, the wickedness of Sodom and its neighbors was so great that it could not be overlooked. The angels arrived at Lot’s house in order to rescue him

Vayeira - 2nd Portion

The kindness and hospitality practiced by Abraham in Hebron stood in stark contrast to the wickedness and inhospitality of the nearby cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and th

Vayeira - 1st Portion

On the third day of Abraham’s recovery after his circumcision, G-d appeared to him, paying a visit to the sick. Three angels disguised as travelling men then appeared, an

Lech Lecha - 7th Portion

Ahead of G-d’s promise to Abraham and Sarai that they would bear a son who would be their true legacy, G-d informs Abraham of the Covenant of circumcision, and instructs

Lech Lecha - 6th Portion

After promising him offspring, G-d reiterated to Abraham His promise of the Land of Israel. Abraham requested a sign from G-d that his offspring would inherit the land. G

Lech Lecha - 5th Portion

After his victory over the invading coalition, Abram was concerned that his miraculous victory in battle was his full compensation for his accrued merits, thereby supplan

Lech Lecha - 4th Portion

The Land of Yisrael was invaded by a coalition of nations who captured Abram’s nephew Lot, forcing Abram to pursue them in Lot’s defense. After Abram miraculously defeate

Lech Lecha - 3rd Portion

A quarrel broke out between Abram’s shepherds and those of his nephew, Lot. In order to avoid conflict, Abram suggested they part ways. Lot chose to settle in Sedom, whil

Lech Lecha - 2nd Portion

In Egypt, Abram’s wife Sarah (who was initially named Sarai) wasabducted by Par’oh (Pharaoh). Sarai resisted Par’oh’s overtures, and G-d miraculously protected her. After

Lech Lecha - 1st Portion

Responding to Abram’s efforts to restore the world’s monotheism, G-d informs him that he has been selected to found the Jewish people, whose mission it will be to inspire

Noach - 7th Portion

At G-d’s command, Noah and his family entered the ark and the Flood began. The rain lasted 40 days, during which all land life outside the ark perished.

Noach - 6th Portion

Noah becomes intoxicated and exposed. His elder sons discreetly protect his privacy, while the younger one takes advantage. As a result they’re blessed and he is cursed.

Noach - 5th Portion

G-d makes a covenant with Noah, that He would never again destroy all life on earth. The sign of this covenant is the rainbow.

Noach - 4th Portion

After the Flood, G-d promised Noah that He would never again destroy the world.

Noach - 3rd Portion

The rain lasted 40 days, after which the earth remained submerged for another five months until the water began to subside. It then took almost six more months for the wa