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As we make the transition from the second book, Exodus, to the third book, Leviticus, the Torah shifts from describing the construction of the Mishkan (portable tabernacle) to describing its operations. At…

Whenever a major project is completed, it is a time of joy and jubilation. Whether one builds a house, a skyscraper or a cruise ship, a great deal of effort…

This Shabbat we read Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35; Numbers 19:1-22), plus an additional selection for Shabbat Parah. Judaism describes itself (in a quote from the Koran) as the People of the Book.…

Every time I fly on an airplane the same thought goes through my head: Do I tell them? I have flown on many flights in the last five weeks – to…

Our portion, Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19) begins the final section of the book of Exodus which deals mostly with the construction of the mishkan – Tabernacle, the Israelites’ portable desert sanctuary. Its opening…

We read in this week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18), Moses was commanded to ascend the mountain and remain there to receive the tablets affirming God’s commitment to the people…

February has many celebrations from Black History Month and Presidents’ Weekend.  It is also Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAAIM). How appropriate considering this week’s Torah portion, Yitro…

This portion, Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16), also known as Shabbat Shirah – the Sabbath of Song on account that the Song of the Sea is in this portion. In our daily prayers, each morning…

This week’s Torah portion, Bo (Exodus 10:1-13:16) gives us the last three plagues of the Exodus story – locusts, darkness and the slaying of the first born. There is an…

In this week’s Torah portion, Vaera (Exodus 6:2-9:35), we study the continuing story of Moses confronting Pharaoh and the bringing of the initial plagues – blood, frogs, and lice. After Aaron initiated…