Parashat Shemini (Eighth)

VaYiqra (Leviticus) 9:1–11:47 After a two-week “break” from the regular study of the Parasha (weekly reading of Scripture which is read in synagogues) due to Pesach (Passover), this week we return to the scheduled readings. … Read More

Pesach (Passover) — Part 2

Exodus 13:17–15:26 & Numbers 28:19–25 This week’s reading is also a bit different because of Passover, so once again we take a break from our regular weekly reading of the parasha and we continue to … Read More

Pesach (Passover)

Exodus 12:21–51 & Numbers 28:16–25 In honor of Passover, which begins Friday night at sundown, this week’s reading is the amazing story of Israel’s miraculous redemption from the hands of the Egyptians. There is so … Read More

Parashat Tzav (Command)

VaYiqra (Leviticus) 6:1–8:36 In this week’s Scripture portion, we read: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Command Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the law for the burnt offering: the burnt offering itself … Read More

Parashat VaYiqra (And he called)

VaYiqra (Leviticus) 1:1–5:26 We begin the third book of the Bible this week! In this week’s reading, we see for the first time an important concept that Yeshua Himself spoke of, which is salt:  “Every … Read More

Parashat Ki Tisa (When you lift up)

Shemot (Exodus) 30:11–34:35 As I was reading this week’s parasha (weekly Scripture reading), two verses jumped out immediately. They make so much sense only if we read them with the amazing continuity of God’s Word … Read More

Parashat Tetzaveh (You shall command)

Shemot (Exodus) 27:20–30:10 In last week’s blog, Parashat Terumah (Donation), I wrote, “…after so many years reading and studying God’s Word, I am still amazed by its continuity. From the beginning to the end, we … Read More