D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26–16:19 I ended my blog last week from Parashat Ekev (Because of ) by saying that our love for Him will lead us to honor and obey Him. When you truly know Him, … Read More
Parashat Ekev (Because of )
D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12–11:25 In our reading last week, we learned of God’s call to the children of Israel to be a people set apart unto Him – a sacred and holy people. He explained that … Read More
Parashat Va’etchanan (To Implore or Beg…)
D’varim (Deuteronomy) 3:23–7:11 In last week’s blog on Parashat D’varim (Words) I wrote that, “When it comes to the issue of the Land, one must understand that the Land of Israel belongs to God! He … Read More
Parashat D’varim (Words)
D’varim (Deuteronomy) 1:1–3:22 As we begin the book of Deuteronomy, I must say that I love the way our God works in that He is in the business of reminding! He knows us so well; … Read More
Parashat Mattot (Tribes)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 30:2–32:42 As we continue in our weekly readings, we find a tragic story that we, God’s followers, still struggle with today. In order to fully understand the story, I want to first remind … Read More
Parashat Pinchas
Bamidbar (Numbers) 25:10–30:1 In this week’s reading, we find a great example of the godly hilharacter and leadership of Moses. Moses and the children of Israel were so close to the Promised Land; the Lord … Read More
Parashat Balak
Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 Before I address this week’s Scripture portion (parasha), I want to explain a small change in my upcoming blog entries; from now on, I will include the entire scriptural portion that I’m … Read More
Parashat Chukat (Statute of)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 19:1–22:1 Often times in our walk with the Lord, we find ourselves dealing with the same struggles, which serve to increase and strengthen our faith, as well as to remind us of God’s … Read More
Parashat Korach
Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1–18:32 This week’s scripture portion is quite well known, but has some unfortunate mistranslations in the English versions. Many of the English translations use the words, “spy the land of Canaan” whereas I … Read More
Parashat Shelach (Send Forth)
Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 Then the Lᴏʀᴅ spoke to Moses saying, “Send out for yourself men so that they may tour (scout, walk) out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to give to the … Read More