by Kim Troup | Dec 29, 2022 | Shabbat Shalom, Uncategorized
The Descent to Egypt to Create the Nation This week’s portion begins in the middle of the story of the final confrontation between Joseph and his brothers, before Joseph reveals himself to them. At the end of last week’s portion, we have heard Joseph’s cruel...
by Kim Troup | Aug 11, 2022 | Shabbat Shalom
Remember the Sabbath Day Tisha B’Av (the 9th of Av Fast Day) is over and we look ahead. There is a spirit of optimism in the air, regardless of anything else that may be happening in the news or elsewhere. After the weekly Torah portion, we read Chapter 40 of...
by Elyshia Johnson | Jul 28, 2022 | Shabbat Shalom
Everyone can give something This week’s Torah portion opens with Moses’ instruction to the Children of Israel to donate items for the construction of the Tabernacle and its various vessels. It echoes the very similar commandment that God gave to Moses in Chapter...
