Joseph had a hard life for many years. He suffered at the hands of his brothers and suffered in the dungeons of Egypt. But Joseph never gave up hope and always believed in the goodness of Hashem. How did he do it? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27).

How does the story of Joseph help us better understand the central theme of Hanukkah? How are Joseph and Judah Maccabee similar? What lesson should we learn from both of these men? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Mikeitz (Genesis 41:1-44:17).

Rather than killing him, Joseph was thrown into a pit by his brothers. Rashi claims that pit was filled with snakes and scorpions. What does this matter and what life lesson can we learn from this? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1-40:23).

The story of Shechem and Dina is a sad one. Is there more to it than what we read? How does understanding the Hebrew help us understand the relationship between Shechem and Dina and to also possibly avoid some of our own pitfalls? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4[3]-36:43).

How does Jacob's departure from Beersheba help us to understand our mission as disciples of Yeshua to shine our light and make a difference in our communities? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Vayeitze (Genesis 28:10-32:2).

Was Abraham really the father of Isaac? After all, it was only after Sarah was abducted by Abimelech that she was finally able to get pregnant. Didn't that create doubt about Isaac's biological father? The solution is found in the Midrash, and its one that will help us grow closer to Yeshua. Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9).

Parashah Chayei Sarah means, "The Life of Sarah." Yet it immediately tells of her death. What does this teach us about her life and about ours? Did Yeshua allude to this in his debate with the Sadducees on the resurrection? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18).

Paul says that Abraham is “the father of all who believe.” But what does that mean? How does that affect our day-to-day lives? If we take a look at the life of Abraham we will see. Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24).

Why did God tell Abraham to circumcise himself and all the males in his house? Is this "mutilation of the flesh" according to surface reading of Paul? Why did God want Abraham to do this? Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Lech Lecha (Genesis 12:1-17:27).

Many times we think of our offspring as our children. But we learn from Parashat Noach that God takes more into consideration. Learn more in the 5 Minute Torah commentary on Parashat Noach (Genesis 6:9-11:32).