Chayei Sarah for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In this week’s parasha, there’s some sad news: Abraham buries Sarah, and he too dies at the end. But first, a servant is sent to find Isaac a wife and we meet Rebekah at the well. It's a story you’ll want to hear!
Tol’dot for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In this parasha, Rebekah has twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau is born first, but Jacob wants the blessing of the first born, and his mother wants to help. Together they trick Isaac and Esau, who both get mad. Listen to the rap to see how this sibling rivalry is fought out!
Vayeitzei for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
This parasha opens as Jacob journeys to a new land. On his way, he stops to rest and angels come to him in a dream to bless him. When he arrives in Haran, he works in order to marry Rachel, but at the wedding her sister Leah is there. He has to work even more to marry Rachel. Listen here to find out what happens next!
Vayishlach for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In this parasha, Jacob and Esau are going to meet, possibly to fight, but first Jacob meets someone who tells him of his great future. Jacob is renamed Israel (which means “one who wrestles with God”) and goes to meet Esau, and they have a joyous reunion. Isaac then dies, and sadly, so does Rachel as she gives birth to her last child. Listen to learn more about the family.
Vayeishev for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In this parasha, we meet the famous Joseph, Jacob's favorite son. His brothers sell Joseph into slavery and tell their father that he is dead, upsetting Jacob to no end. In Egypt, God watches over Joseph, even though he ends up in jail. Listen in to hear about what happens as he sleeps!
Mikeitz for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In this parasha, Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams, predicting prosperity followed by famine. Listen to hear about the dreams and the rough time Joseph has when his brothers come to visit…you don’t want to miss it!
Vayigash for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
Listen in to this parasha as Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers and their father finds out! The whole family is allowed to go back to live in Goshen, but it won’t end there! Listen now!
Vayechi for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
This parasha tells of Jacob’s end. Before he goes, he blesses his grandchildren and gives each of his 12 sons, who become the 12 tribes, a prediction of his future. Joseph says he will care for his brothers and tells them that they can return to Canaan. Joseph lives until he is 110 years old; listen now to hear from him!
Sh’mot for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
The new Pharoah enslaves the Jewish people and orders all of their sons to be killed. Moses is put in a basket and found in the Nile. He grows up as a prince, but then learns he’s Jewish and decides that he wants to help his people.
Va-eira for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
God enlists Moses and Aaron to tell the people they will be freed, and they show God’s power to the Egyptians. The first seven plagues occur, and each time Pharaoh says he will not let the Israelites go. Listen to the rap to hear the first 7 plagues!