“The earth is the L-RD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers.” Psalm 24:1-2 The earth and …
Parsha “Sh’mini” – How To Approach HaShem
This week’s parsha (Sh’mini – Leviticus 9:1-11:47) is all about how to approach HaShem properly. We pick up right after the ordination and training of Aaron & his sons for their priestly duties. They have …
Parsha “Terumah” – What Is True Worship?
Why did G-d deliver the Israelites? “He said, ‘But I will be with you, and this shall be the sign for you, that I have sent you: when you have brought the people out of …
Parsha “Tetzaveh” – The Light of the World
“You shall command the people of Israel that they bring to you pure beaten olive oil for the light, that a lamp may regularly be set up to burn. In the tent of meeting, outside the veil …
Parsha “Jethro” – The Marriage Proposal
This week’s portion comes from Exodus 18:1-2:23(26). There are several important things in this portion, as usual. But the one thing I want to focus on comes from Exodus 19:4-6 (ESV). “4 You yourselves have seen …
Parsha “Shemot” – When Moses Called G-d a Liar
“… And you haven’t delivered Your people at all!” -Moses (Ex. 5:22-23) “Pay no attention to lying words…” -Pharaoh (Exodus 5:9) At this point Moses seems to be very discouraged. Based on his past experience, …