Parshat Vaera 5783

Parshat Vaera     תשפג  When Hashem appeared to Moshe at the burning bush, and Moshe responded that the people would not believe that Hashem had really appeared to him, Hashem gave Moshe three miracles to perform to convince the people.  The first…

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Parshat Shemot 5783

Shemot תשפג              This coming Shabbat we begin reading the second book of the Torah, Sefer Shemot, the book of Exodus. The רמב"ן (Ramban) Nachmanides, calls this second book ספר הגאולה - “The Book of Redemption.” Despite Moshe and Aharon receiving most of the attention (along with Hashem!) for freeing…

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Parshat Pekudei 5782

Parshat Pekudei תשפ"ב This week’s portion has the Torah tallying the gold, silver, and copper used in the Tabernacle’s construction. But first, the Torah provides a lengthy introduction to the Tabernacle itself (Exodus 38:21,22):  ספר שמות פרק לח כא) אֵלֶּה פְקוּדֵי…

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Parshat Shekalim 5782

Shabbat Shekalim תשפב             This Shabbat, the Shabbat that precedes Rosh Chodes Adar, the first day of Adar, is called שבת שקלים - Shabbat Shekalim, Shabbat of the coins.              When the Holy Temple stood, the Jewish community – צבור - tzibur, was obligated to bring two sacrifices daily:…

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