Aleph/Tav ALERT: Deut 32:1-43 is a Prophetic Song. Moses pleads a warning to the Children of Israel and what is amazing is there is not one את in any of the verses of the Song until he finishes and then Moses gives credit as to where the words of the prophetic song came from…Deut 32:44…
Tag: Parashas
Parashat Vayeilech / פרשת וילך
VAIYELECH DEUTERONOMY 31 (ONKELOS) — 1 And Mosheh went and spake these words with all Israel. 2 And he said to them, I am the son of a hundred and twenty years this day. I am no more able to go out and to come in; and the Lord hath said to me, Thou shalt…
Reality
Reality of Realities Everybody knows that there are tens days of repentance that beginning form the first two days of Rosh HaShana and concluding with the Yom Kippur! We might wonder aloud, if that’s allowed, why there are exactly ten days set aside for this process!? The Sefas Emes makes a genius connection that brings…
Parshas Netzavim
Note: The Shabbos Torah Reading is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya [literally: Go up] since for each Aliya, one person “goes up” to make a bracha [blessing] on the Torah Reading. It’s about time we stopped making excuses and took responsibility for who and what we are. It’s long overdue….
THIS WEEK’S TORAH PORTION
Do not underestimate the greatness of repentance. There is more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine who do not need to repent. Nitzavim (נצבים | Standing) Torah: Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9 Gospel: Luke 24:1-12
Parshas Ki Savo
Note: The Shabbos Torah Reading is divided into 7 sections. Each section is called an Aliya [literally: Go up] since for each Aliya, one person “goes up” to make a bracha [blessing] on the Torah Reading. Following the last two Parshios that focused on Justice and the value of individual rights, Moshe directed the nation’s…
Torah Logic Essentials
Free Online Course on the Ways of the Talmud 6 Rules for Being Exacting in the Text 4 Rules to Define the Text 5 Reasons for a Commentary The Proper Approach to the Text How to Analyze the Text How to Abstract the Commentary
Parashat Ki Tavo / פרשת כי־תבוא
Parashat Ki Tavo / פרשת כי־תבוא Next read in the Diaspora on 05 September 2015. Parashat Ki Tavo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Reading: KI TAVO, Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8. Haftara: Isaiah 60:1-22. Our parshah, KI TAVO, puts the seal on Moses’ detailed exposition of the commandments…
Torah Portion #49 Ki Tetze
Torah Portion #49 Ki Tetze (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19) by tlmadmin on August 13, 2013 In this Torah Portion we read about many topics concerning laws for human relations. Topics include Marriage to a captive woman, rights of the firstborn and dealing with a rebellious son. More topics discussed are regulations for sexual purity and regulations concerning…
PARSHAH KI SEITZEI
Torah Reading: KI SEITZEI Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19. Haftara: Isaiah 54:1-10. THE HOME AND THE FAMILY The opening mitzvah of the parshah, that of the beautiful captive, takes us directly inside the home, which is where the captive is taken to “grow her hair and nails”. Life in the home and in the family is a central…
Torah Portion #48 Shof’tim
Torah Portion #48 Shof’tim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9) In this Torah Portion we read about justice for the people and laws for ruling the nations. The Judgest and officers are commanded that they must judge with righteous judgement. We also learn about the guidelines for a king concerning Torah. Other topics cover gifts for priests and Levites,…
Parashat Shoftim / פרשת שופטים
Next read in the Diaspora on 22 August 2015. Parashat Shoftim is the 48th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. SHOPHETIM. 18 Judges and officers(25) shalt thou appoint to thee in all thy cities which the Lord thy God will give thee throughout thy tribes, and they shall judge the…
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