Parasha: Exodus 13:17-15:26 Maftir: Numbers 28:19-25Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1-51Sheviei of Pesach (7th of Passover) This Passover, as I sat with the special Torah portions and looked back on the last year and a half, I couldn’t … Read More
Practicing His Presence
Parashat Pequdei (Accounts Of) Shemot (Exodus) 38:21-40:38Shabbat HaChodesh (Shabbat of The Month) : Exodus 12:1-20Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Pequdei, which closes the book of Exodus. It’s also Shabbat HaChodesh, the Shabbat that falls … Read More
Serving with a Full Heart
Parashat VaYaqhel (And He Assembled)Shemot (Exodus) 35:1–38:20Maftir: Numbers 19:1-22Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38Shabbat Parah (Cow) This week is Shabbat Parah (Cow). Shabbat Parah, observed before Shabbat HaChodesh, includes a special Torah reading from Numbers 19:1-22 about the … Read More
The Time is NOW!
Parashat Ki Tisa (When You Lift Up) Shemot (Exodus) 30:11-34:35 Haftarah: 1 Kings 18:1-39 This week, we read of what could have been one of the most amazing moments in the history of the children … Read More
The Sin of Half-Obedience
Parashat Tetzaveh (You Shall Command)Shemot (Exodus) 27:20-30:10Special reading for Shabbat “Zachor” (Remembrance) Deuteronomy 25:17-19Haftarah: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 This week’s Torah portion, Tetzaveh, aligns with the special reading for Shabbat Zachor, the Sabbath of Remembrance, which precedes the … Read More
Giving: An Act of Worship
Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1-27:19Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Terumah (Offering), recounts God’s instructions to Moses and the Israelites to collect contributions for the construction of a sacred dwelling place for Him: … Read More
The Wisdom of God’s Ordinances
Parashat Mishpatim (Ordinances or Statutes) Shemot (Exodus) 21:1-24:18 Haftarah: Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26 The laws given to Israel in the Torah are often viewed as a rigid legal code, yet they are far more than that. … Read More
Awe-Inspired Service
Parashat Yitro (Jethro) Shemot (Exodus) 18:1-20:23 Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 (6-7) As I reflected on this week’s Torah portion, I noticed a profound connection between the Parashah and Haftarah regarding God’s call, His holiness, and … Read More
When All Seems Hopeless
Parashat Beshalach (When He Sent) Shemot (Exodus) 13:17–17:16 Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31 Life is often filled with challenges that test our faith and resilience. Whether as individuals or as a nation, we face moments of uncertainty, … Read More
Miracles of Glory
Parashat Bo (Come) Shemot (Exodus) 10:1 -13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28 This week’s Parashat Bo shares profound insights into God’s power to judge and redeem. These themes are especially moving in light of current events, as … Read More