Parashat Ekev (Because of) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12–11:25 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14–51:3 A few weeks ago, I wrote something controversial that some people found hard to accept. I wrote, “The truth is that if anyone picks and … Read More
Our Great Comfort
Parashat Va’etchanan (To Implore or Beg…) (Deuteronomy) 3:23–7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1–26 The Parasha this week opens with a very tragic account as Moses implores – or begs, as translated directly from Hebrew — God to … Read More
There is a Remnant
Parashat Parashat D’varim (Words) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 1:1–3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1–27 This week, we begin a new book: Deuteronomy! The book of Deuteronomy is an important book for us believers because it is a book of … Read More
The End of the Story?
Parashat Mattot (Tribes) & Masei (Tribes and Journeys) Bamidbar (Numbers) 30:2–32:42 & 33:1–36:13 Haftarah: Jeremiah 2:4–28, 3:4, 4:1–2 In the Parasha, we read of the conclusion of the journey of the children of Israel from … Read More
What’s Your Excuse?
Parashat Pinchas Bamidbar (Numbers) 25:10–30:1 Haftarah: Jeremiah 1:1–2:3 Two of the most impactful persons in the Bible were the most hesitant to answer God’s call. Moses was one of them. He was an incredible man … Read More
A Complex Relationship
Parashat Balak Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 Haftarah: Micah 5:6–6:8 In this week’s Parasha, Moab — or more specifically, her king, Balak — plays a very centeral role: Now Balak the son of Zippor saw all that … Read More
Does Truth Matter?
Parashat Chukat (Statute of) Bamidbar (Numbers) 19:1–22:1 Haftarah: Judges 11:1–33 Does truth matter nowadays? Do historical facts matter? These are just a couple of questions that came to mind as I was reading this week’s … Read More
Sneaky Rebellion
Parashat Korach Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1–18:32 Haftarah: I Samuel 11:14–12:22 Do I accept God’s elect? Am I ok with the destiny, gifts, and responsibilities He has given me? Do I trust Him and His plan? These … Read More
A Matter of Trust
Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 Haftarah: Joshua 2:1–24 I entitled this blog entry, “A Matter of Trust” because I believe we are faced with daily decisions in our walk with the LORD that … Read More
The Menorah: A Prophetic Symbol
Parashat Behaalot’ha (When You Kindle) Bamidbar (Numbers) 8:1–12:6 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 As I was reading this week’s Parasha and Haftara one word connected the two, which is the “Menorah”. In the vast majority of English … Read More