(5-6 Minute Read) Exodus 13:17 – 17:16 When Pharaoh let the Israelites go, the Most High did not lead them out by the closer way of the Philistines to avoid war. Instead, he led them out by the wilderness of…
4-5 Minute Read Exodus 10:1 – 13:16 Bo begins as the Almighty told Moses again to go to Pharaoh. The Most High had hardened the heart of Pharaoh and his courtiers to display His power and wonders, and that it…
(4-5 Minute Read) Exodus 6:2 – 9:35 As the Torah parashah, or portion, of Va’Era begins, the Most High spoke to Moses, reiterating that He had appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and established a covenant with them. The Almighty…
Exodus 1:1 – 6:1 (3-4 Minute Read) Shemot begins both the Torah parasha, or portion, and Biblical book of the same name. The twelve sons of Israel (i.e. Jacob) came to Egypt with their families. The Israelites were fertile and…
Deuteronomy 31:1-30 (2-3 Minute Read) In the Torah portion of Vayelech, Moses finalizes the Torah and prepares the people for his death. He appoints Joshua to succeed him, admonishing him to be full of strength and courage. The Most High…
(3-4 Minute Read) Deuteronomy 29:9 – 30:20 The Torah portion of Nitzavim begins with a reiteration of the Almighty’s covenant with the Jewish people relating to the land of Israel. Moses emphasized that there would be severe consequences for idolatry…
(3-4 Minute Read) In addition to the Torah readings, Megilat Rut, or the Scroll of Ruth, is read during the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks. Megillat Rut is a short work that describes events taking place during…
(3 – 4 Minute Read) Acharei Mot is a Hebrew phrase meaning “after the death of,” referring to the death of Aharon’s two sons, Nadav and Avihu. In the midst of the joy of the dedication of the Mishkah, Tabernacle,…
Leviticus 14:1 – 15:33 (3 – 4 Minute Read) Metzora continues the discussion by the Most High regarding the laws and rules relating to a person afflicted with tzaraat, or “Biblical leprosy.” The process of purification and the affiliated offerings…
(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…
(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…
