Ki Tisa (When You Raise Up/Count) – Exodus 30:11 – 34:35
Let’s talk about Shabbat! Did you know that the building of the Tabernacle influenced the laws of Shabbat?
Shabbat Shalom
Tezave (You Shall Command) – Exodus 27:20 – 30:10
Welcome to the ordinary days of life around the tabernacle. This portion conveys the importance of consistency. Serving G-d, maintaining relationships, or developing a new habit all must be built on a foundation of consistency. Join Shmuel to learn about the daily sacrifices in the Tabernacle, true love, and consistency.
Trumah (Offering) – Exodus 25:1 – 27:19
After the adventures of Genesis and the highs of Mt Sinai, portion Mishpatim leads us to lists of detailed, often boring laws. Why is this? Why does the Torah jump from the exciting to the mundane?
Mishpatim (Laws) – Exodus 21:1 – 24:18
After the adventures of Genesis and the highs of Mt Sinai, portion Mishpatim leads us to lists of detailed, often boring laws. Why is this? Why does the Torah jump from the exciting to the mundane?
Yitro (Jethro) – Exodus 18:1 – 20:23
In Portion Yitro the Children of Israel meet a nation who will haunt them for centuries: Amalek.
Bo (Go) – Exodus 10:1 – 13:16
In Parsha Bo Moshe is faced with plagues and impending departure from Egypt. However, he is concerned about the story that will be told to subsequent generations of the Children of Israel. What legacy developed and why is it important? Join Shmuel for portion Bo, the Nobel Prize, and the exodus from Egypt!
Vaera (And I Appeared) – Exodus 6:2 – 9:35
Did the staff of Aaron turn into an alligator? Why did the staff turn into a creature or an animal anyway? This event sent a message to Pharaoh that echoes today. Join Shmuel for the 10 plagues, the snake and the staff, and more Torah inspiration!
Shemot (Names) – Exodus 1:1 – 6:1
We start a new book this week! Shemot means “names” and the names of the people of Israel have as much significance as the names of the stars. The children of Israel were a nation of slaves, yet their names were still important to G-d who heard their cry. Join Shmuel for this week’s Torah portion!
Vayechi (And He (Jacob) Lived) – Genesis 47:28 – 50:26
Portion Vayechi is the last portion of the book of Genesis. It is also Shmuel’s 40th birthday this week! Shmuel digs into his bar mitzvah portion reflecting on the famed Zionist Max Nordau, the burial place of Rachel, and three important words from Jeremiah. Join Shmuel for portion Vayechi!
VaYigash (And He (Judah) Approached) – Genesis 44:18 – 47:27
There’s been a whole week to await the completion of the conversation between Jospeh and his brothers. Why did the portion stop in the middle of this exciting scene?
This portion opens with a startling statement from Joseph declaring that he was sent to Egypt not by his brothers but by G-d. Joseph has been beset by misfortunes but is filled with recognition that he was an instrument for G-d all along.
