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For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 (NASB)
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Last week’s Torah portion was entitled, Vayeshev, which means, “and he settled.” It covers Genesis 37: 1-40:23. After more than
Sukkot is the last of the holidays mentioned in the Torah. It is the 7th holiday that takes place in
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This week’s parasha is entitled Vayeilech, which means, “And He Went.” It covers Deuteronomy, Chapter 31:1 – 31:30. As the
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Our parasha passage for today is entitled Re’eh, meaning “See” and covers Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:17. The title “see” comes
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This week’s parasha is entitled, Chukat, which means “decree of” and covers Numbers 19:1 – 22:1. I think that chapter 19
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This week’s parasha is entitled Shelach Lecha, meaning “send for yourself”, and covers Numbers 13:1 – 15:41. As our passage opens,
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This week’s parasha is titled Emor, which means “speak.” Our passage is Leviticus, chapter 21:1 – chapter 24:23 and covers
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This week’s parasha is entitled Yitro (Jethro) and covers Exodus Chapter 18, verse 1 through Chapter 20, verse 23. Jethro is Moses’ father-in-law. After Moses
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This week’s parasha is Shemot, which means, “names.” It covers Exodus: 1:1-6:1. The Hebrew title for this parasha comes from
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This week’s Torah portion is called VaYetzei, which means “and he went out.” It covers Genesis, Chapter 28:10 – 32:3. As our
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This week’s parasha is entitled Ha’Azinu, which means “give ear.” A modern-day translation would be a command to “listen” to
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Our parasha passage for this week is entitled, D’varim, which means “words or matters,” i.e, something of consequence. This passage
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This week’s parasha is titled, Behaalotecha, meaning “when you set up,” and covers Numbers 8:1 – 12:16. “When you set
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This week’s parasha is entitled, “Shemini,” which translates as “Eighth.” This “eighth” refers to the 8th day of the consecration ceremony for
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Today’s Torah portion is titled, “Mishpatim,” which means “Judgements.” It covers Exodus: 21:1–24:18. This parasha passage is also known as
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Last week’s Torah portion was called Vayeshev, which means, “and he settled.” It covers Genesis 37: 1-40:23. After more than 20 years
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This week’s Torah portion is entitled VaYera. VaYera means, “And He appeared.” It covers Genesis 18:1-22:24. Chapter 18 opens with
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This week’s parasha is entitled, Nitzavim, meaning “standing.” It covers Deuteronomy 29:9 – 30:20. In Chapter 29, all the people
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This week’s parasha is called Korach, named for the leader of one of the largest and most severe revolts against
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Our parasha for this week is entitled Acharei Mot, which means, “after the death” and covers Leviticus 16:1 – 18:30.
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Last week’s parasha is entitled, VaYikra, which means, “and He called.” It covers Leviticus, Chapter 1:1 – 6:7. In English, the
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This week’s parasha is entitled, Miketz, which means, “at the end of.” It covers Genesis 41:1-44:17. If you remember Rabbi
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This week’s parasha is entitled Vayeilech, which means, “And He Went.” It covers Deuteronomy 31:1 – 31:30. At 30 verses,
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This week we have a double Torah portion with Mattot meaning “tribes,” Numbers 30:2-32:42, and Masei meaning “journeys of,” Numbers
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This week’s parasha is entitled, Chukat, which means “decree of” and covers Numbers 19:1-22:1. This portion has one of the