The Mystery of Purification – Shabbat Parah

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” – Matt. 5:8 Who among us is pure? How can a person ever become truly pure? Walking in purity and keeping one’s heart pure is a constant struggle. Discerning that which is pure from that which is impure and understanding what God desires from […]

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The Red Heifer & The Messiah – Ki Tisa – Shabbat Parah – Mar. 18

This week’s Torah Portion recounts the story of the golden calf. The Israelites had become restless as they waited for Moses to descend from the mountain and so they asked Aaron to make them a “god” who would go before them. Aaron crafted a golden calf and declared it to be god in place of […]

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