by Katie Eacrett | Jul 10, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
The double portion of Matot-Masei summarizes the lessons of the book of Numbers before next week’s transition to Deuteronomy. Vows, personal priorities, and a surprising tribal connection between Reuben, Gad, and Moses are all in store! The tribes of Reuben and...
by Katie Eacrett | Jul 3, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Parashat Pinchas features three distinct sections that seemingly have nothing to do with one another. After his violent act ended the plague that struck the Children of Israel for their sin with the women of Moab, Pinchas received a covenant of peace from God. What?...
by Katie Eacrett | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Celebrate Sukkot in the Land of the Bible! Buy Tickets now! Two options. One day. An unforgettable experience.Tuesday September 29, 2026 If you will be in Israel during the Feast of Tabernacles and would like to experience the places where the Bible comes alive, join...
by Katie Eacrett | Jun 26, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
The Children of Israel’s enemies choose to engage in spiritual warfare after being unable to defeat Israel with swords in Parashat Balak. Yet the Prophet Balam is a huge disappointment after he is unable to fulfill his contract to curse Israel. This is a weird story!...
by Katie Eacrett | Jun 19, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
This week’s portion, Hukat, is action-packed. The red heifer is introduced, Miriam and Aaron both die, and Moses strikes a rock in anger to bring forth water. Moses then faces serious consequences for striking the rock instead of speaking to it. There are so many...
