by Kim Troup | Oct 18, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom
Sukkot – Exodus 33:12 – 34:16 This week is the holiday of Succot, the Feast of Tabernacles, and the middle of Sukkot falls on Shabbat, so once again the regular Torah reading is suspended and a special portion for the...
by Katie Eacrett | Oct 11, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
The holy day of Yom Kippur begins tonight at sundown. Enjoy these thoughts on the weekly Torah portion and on the significance of Yom Kippur. To those who are observing we wish you an easy fast. May you be sealed in the Book of Life, for good!
by Katie Eacrett | Sep 27, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print This is it! We read this portion near the end of the Torah as the year draws to a close. This week we read two portions together, Nitzavim and Vayelech. In this portion, Moses reminds the Children of Israel that God’s commandments...
by Katie Eacrett | Sep 20, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Portion Ki Tavo opens with a joyful opening “When you enter the Land…” At long last Moses can give his people the instructions for their life in the Promised Land. His instructions regarding the first fruits apply to other areas...
by Katie Eacrett | Sep 13, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print We are winding our way towards the end of the Torah. A strong element in this week’s portion of Ki Tezeh is Rachamim, or mercy. Shmuel is puzzled by a particular verse and hopes to untangle it as he shares his thoughts. Stay tuned...
