
Tag: Torah Study


BERESHITH BARA ELOHIM
GENESIS 1 (ONKELOS) — 1 In the first times(1) the Lord created the heavens and the earth. 2 And the earth was waste and empty, and darkness was upon(2) the face of the abyss; and a wind from before the Lord blew upon the face of the waters. 3 And the Lord said, Let there be light; and there was light. 4 And the Lord … Continue reading BERESHITH BARA ELOHIM

TRANSMISSON OF THE TORAH
Torah Reading: VAYELECH: Deuteronomy 31:1-30. VEYELECH – THE TRANSMISSON OF THE TORAH With the Torah almost complete except for the concluding Song (HA’AZINU) and Moses’ Blessings (VE-ZOS HABRACHAH), it was necessary to ensure the transmission of authority from Moses to his divinely-appointed successor, Joshua and the transmission of the Torah to the nation as a whole and to all the later generations. Parshas VEYELECH describes … Continue reading TRANSMISSON OF THE TORAH
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 Continue reading THIS WEEK’S TORAH PORTION

Cancellation of Debts
The Cancellation of Debts at the Conclusion of Shevi’it This year, 5775, is the Shemitta year, as we have discussed in the beginning of this year. There are therefore certain agricultural laws specific to the Land of Israel which apply during the Shemittayear. Besides for the Mitzvah of not working the land and the sanctity which rests upon the fruits of this year (only regarding … Continue reading Cancellation of Debts

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 worship Continue reading Torah Portion #49 Ki Tetze

Keeping to a Torah Learning Schedule
In the opening verses of Parashat Ekeb, Moshe promises that we will be rewarded Ekeb Tishmeun in exchange for obeying G-ds laws. While this is the plain meaning of the Pasuk, later scholars have uncovered for us deeper layers of meaning. One such interpretation suggests that this Pasuk alludes to the vital importance of maintaining a consistent regimen of Torah learning. The letters of … Continue reading Keeping to a Torah Learning Schedule

Laws Pertaining to Tisha Be’av
Laws Pertaining to Tisha Be’av There are five categories of abstinence which must be observed on Tisha Be’av: Eating and drinking, washing one’s self, rubbing one’s body with oils or lotions, wearing leather shoes, and marital relations. Our Sages also prohibited learning Torah on Tisha Be’av, for the words of Torah gladden the heart. The only portions of Torah that one may delve into on … Continue reading Laws Pertaining to Tisha Be’av
LET’S STUDY ONKELOS
LET’S STUDY ONKELOS A Guide for Rabbis, Teachers and Torah Students to Study and Teach the Parashat Hashavua through the Eyes of its Most Important Translator By Stanley M. Wagner and Israel Drazin Based on the five volume, Onkelos on the Torah (Genesis-Deuteronomy), Understanding the Bible Text , by Israel Drazin and Stanley M. Wagner, published by Gefen Publishing House,Jerusalem/New York, 2006 – 2010.STUDY GUIDE BEHA’ALOTKHA (CHAPTER 8:1) – 12:16)SUMMARY OF THE TORAH … Continue reading LET’S STUDY ONKELOS

KNOW YOUR BIBLE:
BS”D KNOW YOUR BIBLE: I Chronicles 11-12 Study Notes by Avraham ben Yaakov I CHRONICLES CHAPTER 11 “And all Israel gathered themselves to Israel to David…” (v 1). With the setting of the star of King Saul, the star of David now shone forth in all its radiance. The present chapter and the next tell of his following of mighty warriors and how all Israel … Continue reading KNOW YOUR BIBLE:

TORAH READING SHABBAT
On Shabbat May 9 the Torah reading in Israel will be BEHAR while in the Diaspora the Torah reading will be the portion of EMOR. Students in Israel please scroll down this email for the commentary on BEHAR. DIASPORA TORAH READING SHABBAT MAY 9: EMOR UNIVERSAL TORAH COMMENTARY By Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum Torah Reading: Parshas EMOR, Leviticus 21:1-24:23 SAY TO THE PRIESTS As discussed in … Continue reading TORAH READING SHABBAT

TORAH: VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEY
UNIVERSAL TORAH: VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEY By Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum This week’s Torah reading is the double portion of VAYAKHEL, Exodus 35:1-38:20 & PEKUDEY 38:21-40:38. VAYAKHEL: Exodus 35:1-38:20 GATHERING OF THE PEOPLE The parshah of VAYAKHEL opens with the words: “And Moses gathered together all the Community of Israel.” (Exodus 35:1). According to our sages, Moses’ gathering of all of the Community took place on the day following … Continue reading TORAH: VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEY