Parashat Ekev (Because of) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 7:12–11:25 God’s justice is very different from our sense of justice. As I was reading this week’s portion, five verses from Deuteronomy 7 caught my attention. The beginning of … Read More
Amazing Grace
Parashat Va’etchanan (To Implore or Beg…) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 3:23–7:11 This week we read … And now, O Israel, hear the statutes and the judgments which I am teaching you to do, in order that you … Read More
Playing Favorites
Parashat Devarim (Words) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 1:1–3:22 Our weekly Scripture portion (parasha) reading brings us to a new book, Deuteronomy. The book of Deuteronomy is an amazing book! I believe it is a very important book … Read More
Drive Out the Idols
Parashat Masei (Journeys) Bamidbar (Numbers) 33:1–36:13 In this week’s Scripture portion we find some very interesting principles, but there’s one that I find to be true in the physical world as well in the spiritual … Read More
Be a Person of Your Word
Parashat Mattot (Tribes) Bamidbar (Numbers) 30:2–32:42 Do you know someone who is very dependable and keeps his or her word? This is someone who follows through and you never have to wonder if things will … Read More
Out of the Mouth of… a Donkey?!
Parashat Balak Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2–25:9 In our weekly portion one reads the famous account of Balaam and his donkey as they were on their way to Balak, who was the King of Moav: So Balaam … Read More
In Your Anger, Do Not Sin
Parashat Chukat (Statute of) Bamidbar (Numbers) 19:1–22:1 I entitled last week’s blog, Guard your heart, and felt that it directly connects to our portion this week. This week, we read of a well-known story that … Read More
Guard your heart
Parashat Korach Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1–18:32 This week’s Scripture portion got me thinking about the importance of guarding our hearts at all times, and not allowing pride, jealousy, greed or any other evil to take root … Read More
God’s Reminder
Parashat Shelach (Send Forth) Bamidbar (Numbers) 13:1–15:41 This week’s blog is close to my heart due to the fact that I have the amazing privilege to live in the land that God promised to the … Read More
Yeshua, the “Face” of the Menorah
Parashat Behaalot’ha (When You Kindle) Bamidbar (Numbers) 8:1–12:6 An interesting translation issue came up as I was reading the parasha for this week from the book Bamidbar (Numbers). The second verse of chapter eight in … Read More