D’varim – “Words”
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D’varim means “words” and is also the Hebrew name of the 5th and final book of the Torah. The title
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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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D’varim means “words” and is also the Hebrew name of the 5th and final book of the Torah. The title
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The Torah readings for this week consist of two parasha. First, we have Mattot, meaning “tribes,” taken from Numbers 30:1–32:42.
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The parasha for this Shabbat, entitled Pinchas, covers Numbers chapters 25-29, and is named after a man some might suggest
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This week, we have a double parasha. Chukat, which means “statute,” Numbers, 19:1 – 22:1, and Balak, Numbers 22:2 –
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This week’s parasha is titled Korach, named for the leader of one of the largest and most severe revolts against
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Our parasha begins in Chapter 13 where Adonai instructs Moses to send out men to explore the land of Canaan,
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The parasha for this week is entitled B’ha-alotecha, meaning “when you raise up”, and covers Numbers chapters 8 through 12.
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Today’s passage is titled, B’Midbar (in the wilderness), and covers Numbers 1:1–4:20. Numbers 1 starts off with Adonai commanding that
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This week we have a double parasha, Behar and Bechukotai, covering Leviticus 25:1–27:34 and ending the book of Leviticus. Our
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This week’s Parasha is Emor and covers Leviticus 21-24. Chapter 21 covers the holiness of the priest and the offerings
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Holiness. This single word bridges our two parashas for this week. Acharei Mot (‘After the Death’) and Kedoshim (‘Holy Ones’),
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This week’s Torah portion is a double portion entitled Tazria-M’tzora, which translates to “She conceives” and “Leper”, respectively. To briefly
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Passover has passed, so I can once again enjoy toasted, buttered sourdough with my coffee. And as is traditional, during
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Shabbat Shalom. Our parasha for this week is Tzav, which translates to “Command” and covers Leviticus 6:1-8:36. Parasha Tzav is
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This week’s parasha is entitled Vayikra, meaning “And He called.” This begins the book of Leviticus and covers chapter 1:1-6:7.
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Today’s parasha is a double parasha. Vayakhel, which means, “and he assembled,” covering Exodus 35:1 – 38:20, and Pekudei, meaning
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This morning, we have a double-parasha: T’tzaveh, which means “Command.” It focuses on the priests, their clothing, and their anointing.
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This week’s Parasha is entitled T’rumah meaning “Contribution” and covers Exodus 25:1-27:19. In chapter 25, Moses receives specific and detailed
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Peter’s second letter was written to remind the Lord’s people of the truth of God’s Word and the certainty of
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The parashah for this week’s Sabbath is entitled Mishpatim, which means “Judgments.” It covers Exodus 21:1–24:18. These were the first
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This week’s parasha is entitled, B’shalach, which means “when he sent” and covers Exodus 13:17 – 17:16. When he sent
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This week’s Parasha is entitled Bo, which means “Go,” and covers Exodus 10:1 – 13:16 In the previous parasha, we
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This week’s Torah portion is entitled Vaiera, meaning “And I appeared.” Adonai redeemed His people by manifesting His power to
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Our Torah reading this Shabbat bears the same name as the book it introduces: Shemot meaning ‘names’, since it begins
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This week, we end the book of Genesis with parasha Vayechi, which translates to “and he lived”. Vayechi covers Genesis 47:28-50:26