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This weeks portion called Va’et’chanan (translated ‘And I plead’) is from the book of Deuteronomy 3:23 – 7:11. (Click to listen/download) This weeks portion called Va’et’chanan (translated ‘And I plead’) is from the book of Deuteronomy 3:23 – 7:11. In this week’s Torah reading, Va’etchanan, Moses continues his attempt to impress upon the Israelites the […]

Final haftarah of affliction 07-13-2013 from Isaiah. (Click to listen/download) In light of where we are in the calendar and that we have been reading from the prophets in our pre-service readings, I want to comment on this week’s reading. It’s the final haftarah of affliction with the fast of Av (the 9’th of Av)

This week’s portion called Matot (translated “Tribes”) Mas’ey (translated “Journey”) is from Numbers 30:1 – 36:13. (Click to listen/download) This weeks reading is a double portion called Matot (translated “Tribes”) Mas’ey (translated “Journey”) is from Numbers 30:1 – 36:13. This week’s Torah reading, Matot, begins with the laws of oaths. The Israelites wage battle against

This week’s portion called Peen’chas (translated “Peen’chas”) is from Numbers 25:10 – 30:1. (Click to listen/download) Phinehas (Pinchas) is rewarded for his bravery. A census of the Israelites is taken. The daughters of Zelophehad successfully argue for a portion in the land of Israel. Joshua is ordained Moses’ successor. God relays to Moses the details

This week’s portion called Balak (translated “Balak”) is from Numbers 22:2 – 25:9. (Click to listen/download) In this week’s Torah reading, Balak, King Balak of Moab retains the sorcerer Balaam to curse the Israelite people. Instead of curses, only blessings come out of his mouth—including prophecies concerning the Messianic redemption. Moabite women entice some of

This weeks portion called Choo-kat (translated “Statutes”) is from Numbers 19:1 – 22:1. (Click to listen/download) This week’s Torah reading, Chukat, begins with a discussion regarding the laws of the red heifer. Miriam and Aaron die. When the Israelites are in need of water, Moses strikes a rock – despite being commanded to talk to

This week’s portion called Korach (“the rebel”) is from Numbers 16:1 – 18:32. (Click to listen/download) Korach stages a rebellion against Moses, accusing him of a power grab. He and his entourage are swallowed up by the earth. The people protest, and a plague ensues. Of the staffs submitted by all the tribes, only Aaron’s

This weeks portion called Shelach (translated “sent out”) is from Numbers 13:1-15:41. (Click to listen/download) These audio files are stored (for free) at archive.org. CoM does not control or approve other content on archive.org

This recording was started late due to producer error. Sorry for any inconvenience. This weeks portion called B’ha’alot’cha (translated “When You Ascend”) is from Numbers 8:1 – 12:16. (Click to listen/download) In this week’s Torah reading, Beha’alotecha, God instructs Aaron concerning the Tabernacle Menorah lighting. The Levites are initiated into the Tabernacle service. The “Second

This week’s portion called Naso (translated “Lift”) is from Numbers 4:21 – 7:89. (Click to listen/download) This week’s reading, Naso, is the longest single portion in the Torah, containing 176 verses. The reading starts with a continuation of the Levite census and a discussion regarding their Tabernacle duties. The laws of the sotah woman and