Vaetchanan in 7 Parts | A question on each aliya
A parsha that ties a lot of loose ends, as we begin to conclude the Israelite's journey through he desert.
Balak is a wonderful story - that includes a talking animal, it raises massive theological questions, and is the only parsha that offers us a perspective on how the rest of the world perceived the Israelites.
An introduction to mortality and the Torah's response to living a meaningful, finite life
A dramatic and challenging Parsha that raises massive questions about Jewish leadership and succession
Scouting the land, despairing over the future and plotting a way fwd...
“...a jam-packed parisha marking a major point of transition in the development of the Jewish people...”
The gifts of the Princes of Israel dominates this Parsha but the other features should not be overlooked including the Mitzvah of Nazir and others.
The beginning of the fourth book - filled with numbers
The end of Vayikra offers us insight into some of the foundations of Jewish society including the Shmitta/Yovel cycle and the perils of not following the Mitzvot
Priests sanctity, the festivals and blasphemers - all covered in this week's parsha
Jam packed with laws and some of the most famous verses in the whole Torah. Well worth a listen.
What to do when: A woman has a child A person has tzaraat A peice of clothing or home has tzaraat & more!
Aharon brings sacrifices as the High Priest, loses his two sons and we are taught the laws of Kashrut
We start a new book filled with details of the sacrifical service to learn how we should come closer to God
The half sheqel is collected - the Kiyyor is built - and the people worship an idol... no shortage of drama in this week's Torah portion