Parashat Bo: Exodus and Plagues
Parashat Bo marks the crescendo of plagues, the birth of Passover, and the Exodus, epitomizing divine justice, liberation, and transformation.
Parashat Behukotai: Questions and Answers for Kids
Questions on Parashat HaShavua שְׁאֵלוֹת לְפָרָשַׁת הַשָּׁבוּעַ: בְּחֻקּוֹתַי HaShem promises בני ישראל that if they observe the Mitzvot they will receive many blessings. Which blessing is promised regarding rain (26:3)? Which blessing is promised regarding fruit trees (26:3)? Which blessing is promised regarding harvesting the fields (26:4)? Which blessing is promised regarding security (26:4)? Which […]
Parashat Kedoshim: Be Unique – For I Am!
דַּבֵּ֞ר אֶל־כָּל־עֲדַ֧ת בְּנֵי־יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל וְאָמַרְתָּ֥ אֲלֵהֶ֖ם קְדֹשִׁ֣ים תִּהְי֑וּ כִּ֣י קָד֔וֹשׁ אֲנִ֖י יְיָ אֱלֹהֵיכֶֽם Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them: You shall be holy; for I YHWH your God, am holy. The word קדוש is traditionally translated as holy. The more meticulous commentators explain that קדוש means separate, designated, […]
Parashat Pekudei: Mishkan, 21st Century Edition
The Mishkan Today Parashat Pekudei concludes the detailed description of the construction of the Mishkan, which stretches over 14 chapters and 550 verses. The Mishkan served the Israelites in the desert and then wandered with them into and inside The Promised Land. The Mishkan moved from place to place until King Solomon finally built a […]
