“You shall not turn over to his master a slave who is rescued from his master to you.” (Deuteronomy 21:16) PaRDeS , the Hebrew word for orchard (referring to the … Continued
Parashat Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
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Parashat Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
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“You shall not plant for yourself an idolatrous tree – any tree – near the Lord your God’s altar, that you shall make yourself.” (Deuteronomy 16:21) Parashat Shoftim expounds with … Continued
Parashat R’eih (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:12)
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“You shall not eat anything abhorrent.” (Deuteronomy 14:3) Parashat Re’eh opens with a dramatic proclamation, “R’eih, see, I present before you today a blessing and a curse.” (Deut. 11:26) It … Continued
A View from Jerusalem – August 2018
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In a few days, the Jewish world will mark the first day of the month of Elul, known as the month of mercy and forgiveness. It is the month … Continued
Parashat Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25)
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“Do not fear them! You shall remember what Adonai, your God, did to Pharaoh and to all of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 7:18) In the Torah, the land is the mediator of … Continued
Mekudeshet – D’ash
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Dásh – August 2018 Mekudeshet: The summer season in Israel is often characterized by a dissonance between the solemn days of the Jewish calendar (during the three weeks before Tisha … Continued
Parashat Va-etchanan (Deut. 3:23-7:11)
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“Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them serve as a symbol on your forehead.” (Deuteronomy 6:8) Were Pixar to make a movie of the Torah with … Continued
Parashat D’varim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
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“I said to you at that time, saying, ‘I cannot carry you alone.’” (Deuteronomy 1:9) Parashat D’varim opens the Torah’s fifth and final book. Moses no longer speaks with a … Continued
A View From Jerusalem
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“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy“… Israel’s steamy, sticky summer brings with it packed beaches, blue chilled water to escape to, families enjoying the breeze, while flying kites tangle in … Continued
Parashat Matot-Masei (Numbers 30:32-36:13)
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“Moses, Elazar the Priest, and all the leaders of the assembly went out to meet them outside the camp.” (Numbers 31:13) July 9, 2018 is the 150th anniversary of the … Continued