This morning while reading Parashat Beshalach, I was struck by verse 17:9 (Artscroll translation):
Shemot – Exodus
This book begins with the Jewish people enslaved in Egypt. God chooses Moshe / Moses to bring His people out of Egypt. After the redemption He gives His people the Torah and commands them to build the Tabernacle.
Parashat Mishpatim 5777
Parashat Mishpatim Quiz
I hope you enjoy this short quiz on Mishpatim. There are several questions about the eved Ivri and other parts of the parasha.
Unless I state otherwise, assume that all of the answers are based on Rashi’s commentary.
Spring
Ki Tisa 5773
Spring is definitely in the air.
It’s a good thing, too.
Pesach is now less than a month away and Pesach must be celebrated in the spring.
Parashat Terumah – Puzzle
Last week’s parasha recounted the ascent of Moshe to Har Sinai.
This week begins the commandments for building the Mishkan and its service.
Mishpatim – Puzzle
Since this week’s parasha recounts the ascent of Moshe to Har Sinai, here’s a word search puzzle on that theme.
Learning How to Lead
Parashat Yitro 5773
I’m trying to understand what Moshe said to God just before the giving of the Torah.
Look at these verses (Judaica Press translation):
Parashat Yitro Puzzle
Parashat Yitro 5773
Since this week’s parasha recounts the giving on the Torah on Har Sinai, here’s a word search puzzle on that theme.
Beshalach 5773 – Bitachon and Hishtadlut
Earlier this week Lisa and I had the privilege of attending sheva berachot for newly weds David and Tova.
I volunteered to say a davar Torah. I’m sharing the part of it that ties in with Parashat Beshalach.
Motivating the People to Build the Tabernacle
Parashat VaYakhel – Pekudei 5772
Our tradition tells us that God forgave the Jewish people for the sin of the Golden Calf on Yom Kippur.
The next day Moshe gathered the people and told them about the Divine command to build the Tabernacle (Mishkan).
Building the Tabernacle
Parashat VaYakhel – Pekudei 5772
Our tradition tells us that God forgave the Jewish people for the sin of the Golden Calf on Yom Kippur.
Moshe gathered the people and told them about the Divine command to build the Tabernacle (Mishkan).