Shoftim (Judges)
September 21, 2023
SHOFTIM (Judges) Deut.16:18–21:9; Isa. 51:12–52:12; Jn. 8: 1-11 by Raphael ben Levi Have you ever wondered why there’s no mention of synagogues, rabbis, Pharisees, Sadducees,
SHOFTIM (Judges) Deut.16:18–21:9; Isa. 51:12–52:12; Jn. 8: 1-11 by Raphael ben Levi Have you ever wondered why there’s no mention of synagogues, rabbis, Pharisees, Sadducees,
Re’eh (See) Deut.11: 26 – 16:17 Isai. 54:11–55:5; Jn.16:1–17:26 by Raphael ben Levi “See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse
EIKEV – BECAUSE (Deut.7:12-11:25; Isai.49:14-51:3; Rom. 8:31-39) By Raphael ben Levi Scripture teaches us the importance for every believer to abide under the Lord’s covering.
Bamidbar is a book is about individuals that begins with a census, revealing that each person is unique and special to God. This is an
“Phinehas (Eleazar’s son and Priest Aaron’s grandson) has done well. He saved the Israelites. Because he was so zealous on My account, tolerating no compromise,
Shalach Lecha – Send out, by Raphael ben Levi Num.13:1–15:41; “Then the Lord spoke to Moses saying, ‘Send out for yourself men so that they
Some preliminary thoughts… by Raphael ben Levi As usual, the goings on in Israel is on the radar throughout the world —for good or for
B’ha-alotecha Num 8:1–12:16; Zech 2:14[10]–4:7; Luke 17:11–18:14 This week’s Scripture portion focuses upon setting up the Menorah (lampstand) in the Tabernacle. The priests would ‘ascend’ to
Our Torah portion is from the opening chapters of “B’midbar” meaning, “In the desert” that is always one shabbat before Shavuot when the Law was
METZORA – LEPROSY by Raphael ben Levi Parshat Metzora speaks of the laws of purification for someone with a skin disease known as tza-arot a
Parasha Chukat (Regulation,Commands) Num.19-22:1 Judg.11:1-33 By Raphael ben Levi This week’s Torah portion is taken from Num.19-22 read in all synagogues throughout the world that
This week’s parasha takes us full circle to the end of Moses’ life, but what was it like at the beginning as a humble shepherd
As we prepare to celebrate Sukkot next Shabbat I would like to briefly share a taster regarding a Sukkot tradition known as the waving of
I recently heard one American make the comment that, “Being Jewish is a political liability for the Democrats” who most Jews vote for. Yet the