Genesis 12:1–17:27 G‑d speaks to Abram, commanding him, “Go from your land, from your birthplace and from your father’s house, to the land which I will show you.” There, G‑d says, he will be made into a great nation. Abram and … Read More
Simhat Torah
Immediately following the seven-day festival of Sukkot comes the two-day festival of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. (In the Land of Israel, the festival is “compacted” in a single day). Shemini Atzeret means “the eighth … Read More
Vezot Habraha
The Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret Torah readings are from Leviticus22-23, Numbers 29, and Deuteronomy 14-16. These readings detail the laws of the moadim or “appointed times” on the Jewish calendar for festive celebration of our … Read More
Nitsavim – Vayeleh
The Parshah of Nitzavim includes some of the most fundamental principles of the Jewish faith: The unity of Israel: “You stand today, all of you, before the L‑rd your G‑d: your heads, your tribes, your … Read More
Ki Teitzei
Ki Teitzei in a Nutshell Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 The name of the Parshah, “Ki Teitzei,” means “when you go out,” and it is found in Deuteronomy 21:10. Seventy-four of the Torah’s 613 commandments (mitzvot) are in … Read More
Yom Kippur
ATONEMENT & HOLINESS The holiest day of the year, when we reconnect with our essence, which remains faithful to G_d regardless of our behavior.t. [/cs_text] Yom Kippur Eve – Friday, October 11th 2024 Yom Kippur … Read More
Rosh Hashana
THE WAKING OF CREATION Rosh Hashana is the time when Our Creator judges all His Creations. The soul stirring sound of the Shofar is a wake-up call to return to our Father. Rosh Hashana … Read More