by Katie Eacrett | Feb 27, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom What is the connection between the Tabernacle, Israel and olive oil? At first glance Parashat Tetzaveh seems like a continuation of last week’s portion, full of the same detailed instructions. But further reading reveals something else: last week’s...
by Katie Eacrett | Feb 20, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom More than just a story of what happened back then, the Torah portions bring us information that we need today. You won’t read about dinosaurs or Moshe’s shoe size in the Torah, but you will find the intricate details about the Tabernacle. These details...
by Katie Eacrett | Feb 13, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom It is said that when the first two of the Ten Commandments were spoken, all of history and the entire world were changed. But after that? The Torah takes a turn for the less exciting. After the adventures of Genesis and the highs of Mt Sinai, portion...
by Katie Eacrett | Feb 5, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom In Portion Yitro the Children of Israel meet a nation that will haunt them for centuries: Amalek. Israel had no resources, land, or prior acquaintance with this nation, yet Amalek hated Israel, their God and all that was good. Conversely, Jethro, a...
by Katie Eacrett | Jan 30, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Shabbat Shalom Portion Beshalach asks the question: Where do we go from here? After a narrow escape from Egypt, the Children of Israel find themselves in the wilderness with no livelihood, food, or water. With this week’s recovery and burial of Ran Gvili, many people...
