Vayakhel

JCCMchemot, Parachiot

Vayakhel in a Nutshell Exodus 35:1–38:20 The name of the Parshah, “Vayakhel,” means “And he gathered” and it is found in Exodus 35:1. Moses assembles the people of Israel and reiterates to them the commandment … Read More

Ki Tisa

JCCMchemot, Parachiot

Ki Tisa in a Nutshell Exodus 30:11–34:35   The name of the Parshah, “Ki Tisa,” means “When you take” and it is found in Exodus 30:11. The people of Israel are told to each contribute … Read More

Tetsaveh

JCCMchemot, Parachiot

Tetzaveh in a Nutshell Exodus 27:20–30:10 G‑d tells Moses to receive from the children of Israel pure olive oil to feed the “everlasting flame” of the menorah, which Aaron is to kindle each day, “from … Read More

Ki Tavo

JCCMParachiot

Ki Tavo in a Nutshell Deuteronomy 26:1–29:8 Moses instructs the people of Israel: When you enter the land that G‑d is giving to you as your eternal heritage, and you settle it and cultivate it, … Read More

Shoftim

JCCMParachiot

Shoftim in a Nutshell Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9 The name of the Parshah, “Shoftim,” means “Judges” and it is found in Deuteronomy 16:18. Moses instructs the people of Israel to appoint judges and law enforcement officers in … Read More

Vaethanan

JCCMchemot, Events, Parachiot

Va’etchanan in a Nutshell Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11 The name of the Parshah, “Va’etchanan,” means “I entreated,” and it is found in Deuteronomy 3:23. Moses tells the people of Israel how he implored G‑d to allow him … Read More

Tsav

JCCMParachiot

G‑d instructs Moses to command Aaron and his sons regarding their duties and rights as kohanim (“priests”) who offer the korbanot (animal and meal offerings) in the Sanctuary. The fire on the altar must be … Read More

Vayishlah

JCCMBereishit, Parachiot

Jacob returns to the Holy Land after a 20-year stay in Charan, and sends angel-emissaries to Esau in hope of a reconciliation, but his messengers report that his brother is on the warpath with 400 … Read More

Vayeitsei

JCCMBereishit, Parachiot

Vayetze in a Nutshell Genesis 28:10–32:3 Jacob leaves his hometown of Beershebaand journeys to Charan. On the way, he encounters “the place” and sleeps there, dreaming of a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels … Read More

Vayera

JCCMBereishit, Parachiot

  Genesis 18:1–22:24 G‑d reveals Himself to Abraham three days after the first Jew’s circumcision at age ninety-nine; but Abraham rushes off to prepare a meal for three guests who appear in the desert heat. One of the three—who are angels disguised as men—announces that, in exactly … Read More