Yom Kippur – Leviticus 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11

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!

Nitzavim- Vayelech (Standing, And He Went) Deuteronomy 29:9 – 31:30

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...

Ki Tavo (When You Will Come) Deuteronomy 26:1 – 29:8

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...

Ki Tezeh (If You Should Go Out) Deuteronomy 21:10 – 25:19

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...

Shoftim (Judges) Deuteronomy 16:18 – 21:9

by Katie Eacrett | Sep 6, 2024 | Shabbat Shalom, Shmuel Shabbat Shalom

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Shmuel has returned home to Israel after his long summer travels and has a teaching to share for this week’s portion, Shoftim. This week’s portion is a serious one that is full of relevant commands, namely: the rules of war. Men...