“And there I will meet with the Israelites, and it shall be sanctified by My Presence.” (Exodus 29:43) Parashat T’tzaveh is the only parasha, or portion, in the Torah that … Continued
Archives for February 2015
Parashat T’rumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
“Note well, and follow the patterns for them that are being shown you on the mountain.” (Exodus 25:40) Parashat T’rumah introduces the many detailed instructions for building the mishkan, or … Continued
“Mishenichnas Adar Marbim B’Simcha”, When the month of Adar arrives we should increase our joy! “
Last week, a group of 20 leaders from 15 JCCs embarked on a Jewish journey, which began at David Ben-Gurion’s burial place in Israel’s desert and ended in modern Tel … Continued
Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)
“You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 22:20) Parashat Mishpatim includes the first set of specific “Torah” laws … Continued
Parashat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-2:23)
“Now I know that the Lord is greater than all gods, yes, by the result of their very schemes against the people.” (Exodus 18:11) Parashat Yitro contains two stories. The … Continued