Category Archives: Parashat HaShavua – Torah Portion
A commentary on the weekly Torah Portion.
The Return of the King – Sukkot – Oct. 11
Moses, a man who walked with God, continually and fervently desired more of God. God called Moses to bring His people Israel out of the land of Egypt and into the Promised Land. In this week’s Torah Portion Moses asked God to let him know who would go with him to lead the people into […]
Continue readingThe Last Song – Ha’azinu – Sept. 27
When I was growing up in the ‘80s there were songs that defined the thoughts of my heart. Songs like The Piano Man by Billy Joel, 5150 by Van Halen, and I Still Haven’t Found What I ‘m Looking For by U2. I was a teenager looking for answers and these musicians were putting words […]
Continue readingIsrael & The “Nakba” – Nitsavim & VaYelech – Sept. 20
I was listening to a speaker recently talk about the great “Nakba” that happened in 1948. According to this man’s theology the nation of Israel is complete history and Israel has no future in God’s plan. The Arabic word “nakba” means catastrophe. For Muslims around the world the establishment of the State of Israel was […]
Continue readingThe Blessing of Obedience! – KiTavo – Sept. 13
In this week’s Parasha (Torah Portion) God commands the children of Israel to bring the firstfruits of the produce of the Land and rejoice before Him (Deut. 26:1-11). These first eleven verses of the Parasha contain very specific instructions for the Israelites when they enter into the Land of Promise. God commands them to take […]
Continue readingScandal of Grace – KiTetse – Sept. 6
The beauty and mystery of the Word of God never cease to amaze me. A verse in the New Testament that I have struggled to understand for many years states the following: If anyone sees his brother committing a sin not leading to death, he shall ask and God will for him give life to […]
Continue readingThe Power of God’s Word – Shoftim – Aug. 30
The book of Proverbs teaches us that “A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor” (Prov 29:23). What is the key to maintaining a humble spirit? In this week’s Torah Portion God gives specific instructions to the kings that will one day rule over the kingdom of Israel. The […]
Continue readingThe Blessing and the Curse of Jerusalem! – Re’eh – Aug. 23
Are the blessing & the curse mentioned in the Law of Moses still valid today? This week’s Torah Portion begins with this proclamation of the blessing and the curse (Deut. 11:26), the blessing if the children of Israel listen to the voice of the LORD (Adonai) and the curse if they turn away from His […]
Continue readingThe Comfort of God – Ekev – August 16
The intensity of these past few weeks in Israel has been wearying to the soul for everyone living in this Land and for the millions of people around the world who have been following the situation between Hamas and the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces). And if the situation in Israel was not enough, Muslim fundamentalists […]
Continue readingRighteousness – VaEtchanan – August 9
What is the foundation for our righteousness? In this week’s Torah Portion, Moses continues to remind this second generation of Israelites of the commands of God. In Deuteronomy chapter five Moses reiterates the Ten Commandments along with the conditions surrounding the events when God spoke to the people from the mountain. Then in chapter six, […]
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