Bamidbar (Numbers) 8:1–12:6 As I was reading the Parasha for this week, one verse jumped out at me:They shall leave none of it until morning, nor break a bone of it; according to all the … Read More
Parashat Bamidbar (In the desert)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 1:1–4:20 The Book of Numbers in Hebrew is called “In the Desert (Wilderness)” and it speaks of the time when the Children of Israel wandered in the desert after their redemption from slavery … Read More
Parashat Bahar (On the Mountain)
& Bechukotai (In My Decrees)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 21:1–24:3 This week, those in the diaspora read both Parashat Bahar (On the Mountain) & Bechukotai (In My Decrees), but in Israel, we only read Bechukotai (In My Decrees). Starting next week, the … Read More
Parashat Emor (Say)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 21:1–24:3 As I was reading this week’s Parasha (Scripture portion), two specific instances caught my attention because they connect to the amazing ministry of our Messiah while on earth: Then the LORD spoke … Read More
Parashat Acharei Mot (After the death) & Kedoshim (Holy ones)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 16:1–18:30 & 19:1–20:27 Our weekly reading brings us to two very interesting portions, “After the Death” and “Holy Ones” (this is the parasha according to the diaspora, and differs slightly from what we … Read More
Parashat Tazria (She conceives) & Metzora (Leprosy)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 12:1–13:8 & 14:1–15:33 Why was leprosy such an issue in the Bible? In this week’s reading, the issue of leprosy comes up, and God is very precise in His instructions regarding how to … Read More
Parashat Shemini (Eighth)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 9:1–11:47 After a two-week “break” from the regular study of the Parasha (weekly reading of Scripture which is read in synagogues) due to Pesach (Passover), this week we return to the scheduled readings. … Read More
Pesach (Passover) — Part 2
Exodus 13:17–15:26 & Numbers 28:19–25 This week’s reading is also a bit different because of Passover, so once again we take a break from our regular weekly reading of the parasha and we continue to … Read More
Pesach (Passover)
Exodus 12:21–51 & Numbers 28:16–25 In honor of Passover, which begins Friday night at sundown, this week’s reading is the amazing story of Israel’s miraculous redemption from the hands of the Egyptians. There is so … Read More
Parashat Tzav (Command)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 6:1–8:36 In this week’s Scripture portion, we read: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Command Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the law for the burnt offering: the burnt offering itself … Read More