by Kim Troup | May 18, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
The Redemption of the First-Born The Hebrew word for the Book of Numbers is ‘Bamidbar,’ which means ‘desert’ for it narrates the events that occurred while the people of Israel were wandering in the wilderness. In fact, it is in this book of the Bible that we learn of...
by Kim Troup | May 4, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Interfaith Marriage Creates Confusion for the Children This week’s portion includes laws regarding the holidays as well as restrictions and instructions to the priests. The final section of the portion, however, begins with a rather unusual story:Now an Israelite...
by Kim Troup | Apr 27, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
This week, we read a double portion, Achrei Mot/Kedoshim! 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. Biblical Values keep...
by Kim Troup | Apr 15, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
This week, we read a double portion, Tazria/Mezora! I share a thought with you about the second part of the double portion below but if you would like an additional thought about the first part of the double portion, just scroll down. The Punishment of the...
by Kim Troup | Apr 13, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Kosher is all about separation This week’s portion contains one of the basic fundamentals of kosher eating – the list of animals that are permitted as well as a list of animals that are not. Chapter 11 begins: Speak to the people of Israel, saying, these are the...
