by Kim Troup | Jul 20, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
The Promise of Redemption after Exile In this portion we begin the final book of the Five Books of Moses, the Book of Deuteronomy. The Children of Israel are in the final weeks or months before their entrance into the Land of Israel. Moses is approaching the final...
by Elyshia Johnson | Jul 13, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
This week, we read a double portion, Matot/Masei! I share a thought with you about the first part of the double portion below but if you would like an additional thought about the second part of the double portion, just scroll down. Bible and Land must be Linked...
by Kim Troup | Jun 29, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
The Family is the Foundation of Israel The story of Balaam and his desire to curse the children of Israel is a fabulous one. At the request of Balak, King of Moab, he tries to curse Israel, but at each opportunity, G-d prevents him from doing so. Finally, without a...
by Kim Troup | Jun 22, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Seizing the Opportunity to Sanctify God’s name Numbers 20 presents a fascinating story, the story of the death of Miriam and the subsequent loss of water. “And the nation settled in Kadesh and Miriam died there and was buried there. Now there was no water...
by Kim Troup | Jun 15, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Submission to Righteous Authority This week’s portion tells the story of the rebellion of Korach. The portion begins with two verses that set forth exactly who is part of the rebellious group: “Now Korach the son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi,...
