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Learn Torah with Rabbi Doniel Aryeh. Begin with a short teaching, bring your questions, and build a steady practice—from Torah foundations to the Arizal’s Kabbalah.
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THIS WEEK’S TEACHING FOCUS · VAYEIRA
Vayeira: notice, welcome, speak up
Reading for Shabbat October 31, 2026 · Genesis 18:1–22:24. Diaspora calendar ↗
וַיָּ֤רׇץ לִקְרָאתָם֙
“He ran to greet them.”
Genesis 18:2 · Hebrew excerpt on Sefaria ↗ · Miqra according to the Masorah (CC-BY-SA). English study translation by Torah University.
Begin with the text: Avraham sees the visitors and runs toward them. Our reflection: a welcome begins when we notice someone and take a concrete step toward them.
Bring one question: What makes a person feel welcome before a conversation begins?
Read Vayeira in five pages →Free to read. Hebrew excerpts, clear explanations and questions for beginners and continuing learners.
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Make room for Torah each week.
Join Rabbi Doniel Aryeh for Talmud stories, the weekly Parshah and introductory Kabbalah. Bring your curiosity and questions.
Our weekly classes
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- Sunday: Tales in the Talmud starts at 9 a.m. Pacific.
- Monday: Weekly Parshah, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern · 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific.
- Tuesday: Introduction to Kabbalah, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern · 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific.
- Thursday: Torah Jeopardy student social starts at 8:30 p.m. Pacific. Advance signup is required. Ask TU to confirm your place before attending.
WHERE WE ARE IN TORAH · VAYEIRA
Kindness, justice and difficult questions.
Vayeira moves from Avraham’s welcome and his plea for Sodom to Sarah and Yitzchak, Hagar and Yishmael, and the binding of Yitzchak. Read the whole story, including its moments of care, conflict and restraint.
The fourth portion of the annual Torah cycle, Genesis 18:1 to 22:24. A five-page guide opens these chapters; it leaves room for questions that deserve deeper study.
Open the Vayeira study guide →YOUR FIRST STEPS
- Read one teaching. Begin with the free Vayeira guide.
- Bring a question to class. Open the teacher’s TikTok profile and tap the red LIVE icon once the broadcast begins.
- Keep a steady learning practice. Explore TU courses, resources and membership at your own pace.
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FROM OUR TORAH ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Continue your Torah reading
Explore our published source-based teachings. A new weekly article appears here after its own review and publication.
Noach teaching archive · Genesis 6:9
A VERSE FOR CONTINUING STUDY · NOACH
אֶת־הָאֱלֹהִים הִתְהַלֶּךְ־נֹחַ
“Noah walked with God.”Genesis 6:9 · Read the verse on Sefaria ↗
Our reflection: Choose one honest, kind action even when the world around you feels unsettled.
A LITTLE SPACE FOR TORAH
Swap a few minutes of scrolling for something that stays.
A Hebrew passage, a clear explanation, and one good question. Begin with three short teachings.
YOUR NEXT DATES
Classes and Jewish calendar
Monday and Tuesday · 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern · 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific
- Sunday: Tales in the Talmud starts at 9 a.m. Pacific.
- Monday: Weekly Parshah, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern · 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific.
- Tuesday: Introduction to Kabbalah, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern · 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Pacific.
- Thursday: Torah Jeopardy student social starts at 8:30 p.m. Pacific. Advance signup is required. Ask TU to confirm your place before attending.
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Holiday dates, location and timing details
Your local area · Diaspora calendar. Times depend on location and community practice.
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OUR STUDENTS’ WORDS
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Kate Ayelet Benediktsson
Skool review · August 2026
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Kate describes finding Hebrew learning more approachable after earlier difficulties. She credits enjoyable lessons and the teacher’s care for helping her feel motivated.
Summary of the reviewer’s own experience.Ivy Winslow
Skool review · August 2026
Lessons that stay with you
“The Rabbi makes learning fun.”
Ivy highlights a teaching method that helps lessons stick, with encouragement to put the principles into practice in everyday life.
Summary of the reviewer’s own experience.Miriam Ahuvah BenSpinoza
Skool review · August 2026
A place to learn and belong
“A community where I feel like home.”
Miriam describes receiving guidance in Torah and Jewish practice while finding a sense of belonging in the community.
Summary of the reviewer’s own experience.Snapshot · October 20, 2026
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COURSE ARCHIVE · FREE STUDENT COURSE
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Introduction to Tefilla (Prayer)
Begin learning the structure and meaning of Jewish prayer.
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Torah Foundations
Build your Torah foundations after the university orientation.
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Weekly Parshah Portion
Study the weekly Torah portion alongside your main course.
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