by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Devarim
This portion marks the beginning of the final book of the Torah. After leading the Children of Israel valiantly through the desert for forty years, Moses prepares to part from the people. What follows in the book of Deuteronomy is his farewell speech, delivered over...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Community, Israel, Masei
In this Torah portion, the final portion in the book of Numbers, we review the journeys made by the Israelites in the desert and learn about the plan for their arrival in the Holy Land, including the division of the land. Finally, we return to the story of the...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Matot
In this Torah portion, we are taught about vows which can be annulled, about God’s revenge on the Midianites, and about two tribes who wish to hand-pick their land lot. Vows and Oaths Numbers 30:2-17 The Torah delineates the laws of vows in this passage. Any promise...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Pinchas
Our portion picks up where last week’s left off, in the aftermath of a plague. Phineas is blessed by God for his actions, and a new census of the people is taken. The brotherless daughters of Zelophehad appeal to Moses for a share in the land of Israel, and God...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2023 | Balak
This week’s portion demonstrates the scope of the Israelites’ reputation during their desert travels. Balak, the king of Moab, hears what befell the Amorites when they stood up to God’s people, and decides he does not want to meet a similar fate. He opts to hire...
