(3 – 4 Minute Read) Numbers 1:1-4:20 The fourth book of the Torah, B’Midbar, or Numbers, opens with the parasha, or portion, of the same name. B’Midbar begins with a detailed census of the Jewish people in the wilderness of…
(2-3 Minute Read) Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27 In the combined Torah parasha, or portion, of Acharei Mot-Kedoshim, the Almighty elaborates on key details of the Torah formula of personal holiness. The Torah begins the narrative by emphasizing that the Eternal…
(3 – 4 Minute Read) The holiday of Pesach, or Passover, is one of the most monumental commemorations in Jewish life. On this annual holiday, the Jewish people remember and acknowledge Yetziyat Mitzrayim, the “Exodus” of the early Jewish people…
(6 – 7 Minute Read) Exodus 30:11 – 34:35 Ki Tisa begins with the Almighty speaking to Moses; He instructed him regarding the method of taking a census. Each person over the age of twenty was to pay a half…
(5 – 6 Minute Read) Exodus 27:20 – 30:10 As the narrative continues about Tabernacle construction and service in Tetzaveh, the Almighty further commanded Moses to instruct the Israelites to bring clear olive oil for lighting the lamps set up…
(3-4 Minute Read) Exodus 25:1 – 27:19 In Terumah, the Almighty spoke to Moses in order to tell the Israelites to provide voluntary donations of gold, silver, copper, colored yarns, fine linen, animal skins, oil, spices, jewels, and more. The…
(5-6 Minute Read) Exodus 21:1 – 24:18 Misphatim records the rules that the Most High gave to Moses to present to the Israelites. “When a Hebrew slave is acquired, he shall serve six years and be released in the seventh…
Genesis 47:28 – 50:26 (4-5 Minute Read) The Torah portion Vayechi concludes the life of Jacob. Jacob lived seventeen years in the land of Egypt, so the span of his life was 147 years. When he neared the end of…
Genesis 44:18 – 47:27 (5-6 Minute Read) Vayigash is a Hebrew word that means “and he drew near.” This Torah parasha, or portion, continues the narrative of Joseph as Judah drew near to his brother unsuspectingly and pleaded with him. …
(4-5 Minute Read) Genesis 6:9 – 11:31 The Torah parasha, or portion, of Noah, recounts the story of the famous Biblical character of the same name. The Most High was grieved at the wickedness of humanity; but Noah, being “righteous,…
(4-5 Minute Read) Genesis 1:1 – 6:8 The Torah begins with the Hebrew phrase Bereishit — “In the beginning” the Almighty created the heavens and the earth. The first chapter of the Torah elaborates on this creation process, describing the…
An Inspirational Story for Simchat Torah Ben Kerido He was one hundred and twenty years old to the day; his eyes remained sharp and his strength and vigor were unabated . His hair was white and thin, and his long,…
