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This week’s parsha is called Kee Tavo which is translated ‘When you come’. It continues Moses final address to the Israelites before God ‘gathers him to his fathers’. The Torah reading for this portion is Deuteronomy 26:1 – 29:8. (Click to listen/download) The main theme of this parsha is what the Israelites are to do

This week’s parsha is called Kee Tetze which is translated ‘When you go’. (Click to listen/download) It continues Moses final address to the Israelites before God ‘gathers him to his fathers’. The Torah reading for this portion is Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19. This portion contains 74 of the 613 commandments (as numbered by Maimonides). This week’s haftorah

This week’s portion is called Shof’teem, translated Judges. (Click to listen/download) This week the Torah reading continues in the book of Deuteronomy. This portion is called Shof’teem, translated Judges. This parsha is concerned with issues pertaining to the leadership of the Israelites. Specifically it deals with judges, kings, prophets, and the kohanim (priests). I want

This week’s portion called Re’eh (translated ‘See’) is from the book of Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:17. (Click to listen/download) In this week’s reading, Re’eh, Moses continues addressing the Israelites just before he passes away; just before the Israelites cross the Jordan River and enter the land of Israel. Moses commands the Israelites to proclaim certain

This week’s portion called Ekev (translated ‘Because’) is from the book of Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25. (Click to listen/download) Moses continues his pep talk to the Israelites, cautioning them not to fear the Canaanite armies for God will wage battle for them. He also notifies them that their entry into the Land is not due

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