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

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