Korach

Parachiot

Korach incites a mutiny challenging Moses’ leadership and the granting of the kehunah (priesthood) to Aaron. He is accompanied by Moses’ inveterate foes, Dathan and Abiram. Joining them are 250 distinguished members of the community, … Read More

Ki Tisa

chemot, 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

Vayakhel

chemot, 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

Shoftim

Parachiot

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

Ki Teitzei

chemot, Parachiot

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

Ki Tavo

Parachiot

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

Nitsavim

Parachiot

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

Vezot Habraha

Parachiot, Uncategorized

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

Bereishit

Bereishit, Parachiot

Genesis 1:1–6:8   G‑d creates the world in six days. On the first day He makes darkness and light.  G‑d creates the world in six days. On the first day He makes darkness and light. On the second day He forms the heavens, dividing … Read More

Noach

Bereishit, Parachiot

Genesis 6:9–11:32 G‑d instructs Noah—the only righteous man in a world consumed by violence and corruption—to build a large wooden teivah (“ark”), coated within and without with pitch. A great deluge, says G‑d, will wipe out all life from … Read More