Shalom. The next few days promises to be important in the continuing challenge to health care and public health. Soon the administration will send up a proposed budget for the federal government. Many of us, [Read more…]
Once again, the Torah reading for this Shabbat reflects the world in which we are living. This portion comes in between some important dates in the Jewish calendar. Thursday the 24th was Holocaust Remembrance Day [Read more…]
Many of you who may attend a service or life cycle event at a synagogue may be familiar with the Alvin Fine meditation “Birth Is A Beginning and Death A Destination”. The meditation speaks about [Read more…]
The number four plays a significant role in Passover, symbolized by the Hebrew letter “dalet.” It represents physical directions, God’s guidance in history, and the importance of setting a moral example. The Seder encourages reflection on unity, compassion, and promoting justice, emphasizing the need for active engagement against societal injustices. [Read more…]
We read now the detailed laws regarding sacrifices. With this, we begin the Book of Leviticus, which is like a manual for priestly behavior. We read of the meal offering, the offering of well-being as [Read more…]
There is a verse in Deuteronomy (15:8) that keeps running through my mind in recent days. The section of Torah is discussing measures to protect the poor and in 15:8 we read that we should [Read more…]
Pekude brings us to the end of the Book of Exodus. The “Mishkan” is completed. Aaron and his sons are anointed, and we see the institutionalizing of the hereditary priesthood. Moses blessed the work and [Read more…]
This week’s portion is all about construction of the Mishkan. Moses calls together the people to give instructions on construction and we again meet Betzalel, the head of the project. We also are reminded of [Read more…]
Ki Tissa It is somewhat overwhelming this portion this week. There is so much to digest, from the beginning of the portion’s call for census through the drama of the Golden Calf and on to [Read more…]
This is a quieter portion. The theme of this week’s portion revolves around detailed instructions for the Temple/Mishkan/Tent of Meeting. We greet the everlasting light, the dress for the high priest and more. We see [Read more…]
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