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...
by Kim Troup | Mar 30, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Aaron is chosen to serve God in a unique way Chapter 8 in Leviticus discusses the anointing of Aaron and his sons as priests in the Tabernacle and the anointing of the Tabernacle itself. The process is very detailed. The first step is the washing of both Aaron and his...
by Kim Troup | Mar 16, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Everyone Can Give Something This week, we read a double portion, VaYakhel and Pikudei! 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...
by Kim Troup | Mar 3, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
God met Israel when the State of Israel was Established This week’s portion begins with the end of Exodus chapter 27 and includes the instructions for Aaron and their priests in their worship roles — their clothes, the sanctification process they will go...
by Kim Troup | Feb 16, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Human Relationships are Sacred Most of this week’s Torah portion involves various civil laws which help govern a kind and generous society. The portion begins with the laws of slavery, which when compared to the norms of society in Biblical times, are...
