Category Archives: Parashat HaShavua – Torah Portion
A commentary on the weekly Torah Portion.
We Worship God, Not a Day! – Parashat BeHa’alotecha – June 7
People often ask me what I personally think about taking a Sabbath day on a different day from the seventh day (Saturday). I generally respond that I believe that the principle of the Sabbath is still valid; to take one day per week to rest. However, I also believe that God is more concerned that […]
Continue readingA Kingdom of Priests – Parashat Naso – May 31
What is the path to hearing the voice of God? In this week’s weekly Torah portion (Num. 4:21 – Num. 7:89) we continue to read about the establishment of the priesthood and the initial worship of God in the Tabernacle in the desert. All the tribes of Israel brought gifts and offerings to God (Numbers […]
Continue readingThe Primacy of Judah – Parashat BeMidbar – May 24
What’s in a number and a name? In this week’s Parasha (weekly Torah Portion), which is found in Numbers 1:1-4:20, God instructs Moses to take a census of the sons of Israel. God also gives Moses specific instructions regarding how the twelve tribes and the Levites should camp around the Tabernacle and how they should […]
Continue readingThe Father’s Love – Parashat BeChukotai – May 17
What do you think about when you hear the word love? How do we picture the love of a father? I believe this week’s Parasha (Weekly Torah Portion) clearly illustrates true love from the Father above. This week’s Parasha is called BeChukotai and is found in Lev. 26:3-27:34. The first ten or so verses of […]
Continue readingRedemption – Parashat BeHar – May 10
God Loves to Redeem! The Land of Israel has always been a special place on this earth and we are reminded of the reason for this in the Torah portion. The name of this week’s Torah portion is called “BeHar” (On the Mountain) and is found in Leviticus 25. God states very clearly that the […]
Continue readingA Time to Remember – Parashat Emor – May 3
The nation of Israel and Jews around the world are presently in a state of sincere and solemn remembrance. On April 28th was Holocaust Memorial Day and on the upcoming Monday, May 5th, is Remembrance Day for those who have fallen in battle. Within Jewish culture is a continual imperative to REMEMBER and never forget! […]
Continue reading“Be Holy” – Parashat Kedoshim – April 26
This week’s Parasha (weekly Torah reading) is called “holy” and it is rightly named, as the entire section of Scripture is “bookended” by the famous command “You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.” These two chapters of Leviticus are filled with practical words from God on how to live a […]
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