7th Day of Passover
On the 7th day of Passover, we reflect on the splitting of the sea and what it reveals about miracles, redemption, and our future.
Tzav (command) – Leviticus 6:1 – 8:36
This week in Parshat Tzav, we uncover why obeying God’s command carries deeper meaning than acting on emotion. A powerful lesson in true devotion!
Vayikra (Leviticus) – Leviticus 1:1 – 5:26
This week, we begin the Book of Vayikra, delving into the profound and often misunderstood concept of sacrifice. Uncover the timeless wisdom of Parshat Vayikra!
Pekudei (amounts of) – Exodus 38:21 – 40:38
This week’s Torah portion, Pekudei, dives into a powerful lesson about preparation, connection, and spiritual growth, and answers the question ‘ Why was Moses not able to enter the tabernacle?’
Living the Bible
So many of the challenges that the leaders and the people of Israel faced in the time of Samuel, Saul and David, are so similar to the challenges we face today in the modern State of Israel.
Vayakel (and he gathered) – Exodus 35:1 – 38:20
This week’s Torah portion, Vayakel, highlights the power of unity and redemption. From the sin of the Golden Calf to the building of the Tabernacle, Moses guides the Israelites toward a shared purpose, showing how unity can transform and bring us closer to God.
Ki Tisa (When you take) – Exodus 30:11 – 34:35
This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa, dives deep into the nature of sin, redemption, and the enduring bond between God and His people. His covenant remains unshaken.
Tezave – Exodus 27:20 – 30:10
This week, Shmuel explores how oil is more than just a physical substance—it represents the connection between the earthly and the divine.
Terumah (Offering) – Exodus 25:1 – 27:19
Parashat Terumah isn’t just about construction—it’s about how we build meaning in our own lives.
The Evil That Surrounds Us
As we watched the return of what we thought were the bodies of four beautiful Israelis, we wept with the families and with all of Israel. Shiri Bibas and her two gorgeous red-headed children, Kfir and Ariel — their story and their pictures traveled the world and became the symbol of the evil and cruelty of the Hamas terrorists.