Beresheet (Genesis) 1:1–6:8 This week in synagogues throughout the world, the annual cycle of Torah readings begins (the Torah is also known as the “Books of Moses” or the first five books of the Bible). … Read More
Sukkot: A Great Reminder!
I love God’s appointed times; they are such a great reminder of the One who was, who is, and who is to come! They are also a great time for us to reflect on the … Read More
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)
And this shall be a permanent statute for you: in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and not do any work, whether the native, or the … Read More
Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen)
D’varim (Deuteronomy) 32:1–52 We tend to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to. I’m not advocating being self-deprecating, or having “low self-esteem.” What I’m talking about is having a right understanding of our … Read More
Parashat Nitzavim (Standing) & Parashat Vayelech (He went)
D’varim (Deuteronomy) 29:9–30:20 and 31:1–30 In this week’s Scripture portion, we read of Moses speaking about when leadership of Israel will be transferred to Joshua: So Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel. … Read More
Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come)
D’varim (Deuteronomy) 26:1–29:8 This week’s reading portion is quite dense, but there are some real pearls of wisdom if we look closely. The parasha details the commandments that God gave the children of Israel—what they … Read More
Parashat Ki Teitzei (When You Go Out)
D’varim (Deuteronomy) 21:10–25:19 Our weekly reading this week is full of different precepts full of great wisdom, love, and grace; they also deal with some moral issues that are helpful for us today. Deuteronomy Chapter … Read More
Parashat Shoftim (Judges)
D’varim (Deuteronomy) 16:18–21:9 As I was reading our Scripture portion for this week, I was amazed at how full it is with many references pointing to the Messiah such as: You shall not sacrifice to … Read More
Parashat Re’eh (See or Look… )
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