For several months now I’ve been reading Leadership in the Wilderness by Dr. Erica Brown.
During that whole time I’ve been going back and forth in my mind about whether or not to write a review.
Moses – Moshe
Moses was the brother of Miriam and Aaron. God chose him to be the leader and teacher of the Jewish people.
A Lesson From Stephen Covey
Stephen Covey taught his son how to take care of their lawn.
The story is recorded in his classic book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Parshat Shemini – Puzzle
The outline of this week’s parsha bothers me. Here’s the basic structure of the parsha following the breaks in the Torah text:
Leviticus 9:1 – 10:7
For the first time Aaron and his sons perform the priestly service.
In a burst of enthusiasm Nadav and Avihu bring “strange fire” and are killed.
Mishpatim – Puzzle
Since this week’s parsha recounts the ascent of Moses / Moshe to Har Sinai (Mount Sinai), here’s a word search puzzle on that theme.
Learning How to Lead
Parshat Yitro 5773
I’m trying to understand what Moses said to God just before the giving of the Torah.
The Mystery of the Cushite Woman
Parshat Behaalotcha 5772
This week’s parsha concludes with the incident of Miriam and Aaron speaking against Moses.
Will There be Sacrifices in the Third Temple?
Parshat Vayikra 5772
As we read last week, at the end of Sefer Shemot / Exodus, Moses set up the Mishkan / Tabernacle and the glory of God filled it.
Here at the beginning of Sefer Vayikra / Leviticus, God calls to Moses and tells him which sacrifices the Jewish people will be offering.
Motivating the People to Build the Tabernacle
Parshat 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 Moses gathered the people and told them about the Divine command to build the Tabernacle (Mishkan).
Building the Tabernacle – Part 2
Parshat VaYakhel – Pekudei 5772
Our tradition tells us that God forgave the Jewish people for the sin of the Golden Calf on Yom Kippur.
Moses gathered the people and told them about the Divine command to build the Tabernacle (Mishkan).
3 Lessons After the Golden Calf
Parshat Ki Tisa 5772
After the sin of the Golden Calf, God told Moses that he was going to destroy the Jewish people.
After Moses destroyed the Golden Calf he then went back up to Har Sinai to plead for the people (Exodus 32:30-32).