(3 -4 Minute) Leviticus 12:1 – 13:59 The Torah parasha, or portion, of Tazria primarily discusses the malady, quarantine, and remedy of tzaraat. Tzaraat is commonly translated as “leprosy” in English. However, this is a misnomer, as tzaraat does not…
Israel Sushi / Ramblings of a Reservist Ben & Sarai Kerido (3 – 4 Minute Read) As the war in Ukraine resulting from Putin’s invasion drags on, thousands of Ukrainian Jews have fled, many of them to the land of…
Ben & Sarai Kerido Israel Sushi / Ramblings of a Reservist March 9, 2022 Ukraine is in a state of catastrophe as Russian forces surround and pummel Kyiv. Some of the Jews have fled, especially guided by the leadership of…
(3-4 Minute Read) Exodus 38:21 – 40:38 Pekudei begins with the orders [or records] of the Mishkan, Tabernacle, which were drawn up at Moses’ instruction by the Levites under the supervision of Itamar, the son of Aaron the priest. Bezalel…
(3 – 4 Minute Read) Exodus 35:1 – 38:20 The combined Torah portion of Vayakhel-Pekudei begins as Moses gathered the congregation of Israel and told them what the Eternal One commanded them. On six days work could be done, but…
