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Parashat Hashavua
Here you can find weekly insights into the current Torah portion with thoughtful reflections and lessons that connect ancient wisdom to our modern lives.
Vayelech: Moses' final words and the command to write the Torah.
Moses, at the ripe old age of 120, realizes that his time is limited. No longer can he go on the long journeys of the past, and now he...
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Oct 9, 20232 min read
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Nitzavim: The renewal of the covenant and the future redemption.
Moses gathers the entire Israelite nation to renew their covenant with God. What makes this renewal so interesting is it’s not just about...
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Oct 2, 20232 min read
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Ki Tavo: The blessings for obedience and the curses for disobedience, and the declaration of the covenant.
This portion of the Torah, Deuteronomy, gives the Israelites detailed instructions before they enter the Promised Land. It outlines what...
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Sep 25, 20232 min read
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Ki Teitzei: Various laws pertaining to family, community, and justice.
Ki Teitzei means when you go out, and it’s found in the book of Deuteronomy in the Torah. It goes into how to deal with a variety of...
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Sep 18, 20233 min read
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Shoftim: Laws regarding judges, kings, and prophets.
Parashat Shoftim, which translates into judges, outlines the rules for setting up a just society in the Promised Land. This section of...
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Sep 11, 20233 min read
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Reeh: The blessings and curses, and laws regarding idolatry.
Some might wonder why we still care about the Reeh. Well, as with all things in the Torah, the message is as vibrant today as it once...
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Sep 4, 20233 min read
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Eikev: The rewards for obedience and the consequences of disobedience.
Of all the texts of the Scripture, none seems to be as important in the world of religious learning as Eikev. This part of the Torah is...
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Aug 28, 20234 min read
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Vaetchanan: Moses' plea to enter the Promised Land and the repetition of the Ten Commandments.
Vaetchanan is another special Torah portion that depicts one more phase of the Israeli journey according to the Jewish folklore. This...
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Aug 21, 20234 min read
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Devarim: Moses' speech recounting the journey from Egypt to the plains of Moab.
The text of Devarim is devoted to Moses’s farewell speech to the people of Israel. This message is delivered on the Moor plains,...
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Aug 14, 20235 min read
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Masei: The journeys of the Israelites and the laws of cities of refuge.
Named after the Hebrew word for “journeys”, the parsha Masei, is a fascinating insight into the Israelites’ journey through the...
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Aug 7, 20234 min read
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