Yitro + Mishpatim (Laws)
March 3, 2023
This Shabbat is known as “Shabbat Shekalim” the first of four special Sabbaths leading to Passover. The half-shekel offering in the Temple was a requirement
This Shabbat is known as “Shabbat Shekalim” the first of four special Sabbaths leading to Passover. The half-shekel offering in the Temple was a requirement
Parsha Yitro – Ex.18:1-20:23; Isai.6:1-7:6; 9:5-6 Matt.5:8-20 This parasha focuses initially upon Jethro (Yitro), Moses’ father-in-law, but also contains the giving of the 10 Commandments
After the Israelites were rescued from the Egyptian army, they sang the Song of the Sea (Moses). From it, this Sabbath gets its name “Shabbat
This Shabbat is known as “Shabbat Shekalim,” a Shabbat of new beginnings because it is the first of the four special Sabbaths leading to Passover, but in
Ex. 10:1 – 13:16: JER. 46:13-28: ROM. 9;14-29 “Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the
VA’ERA by Raphael ben Levi Ex 6:2–9:35; Ezek 28:25–29:21, Matt 12:1–14 Our reading of the Torah starts this Shabbat with these words from Scripture: “God
EX. 1:1-6:1; ISA. 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23; JER. 1:1 – 2:3; LUKE 16-20 We see time and again in Scripture how momentous historical events are frequently preceded
Shalom Mishpocha! Please find below transcript from yesterday’s teaching which I hope you will find a blessing. All our love R&A xxx Vayechi (and he
PARASHA VAYETZE (And He Left) by Raphael ben Levi Gen. 28:10–32:2; Hos. 11:7–14:10; Matt 3:13–4:11 “And Jacob went out (left) from Beersheba.” (Gen.28:10) Jacob had
Parasha Toldot (Generations) Genesis 25:19–28:9; Malachi 1:1–2:7; Luke 3:1–18 Here we find something very interesting but also puzzling: In Gen.25:21: “When Isaac was 40 years
Chukat (Regulation, Statute, Decree) Num.19:1 – 22:1 By Raphael ben Levi Num. 19:1 “The Lord said to Moses and Aaron: 2“This is a requirement of
Parsha Va’ishlach Gen 32:4–36:43; Hos11:7–12; Obad 1:1–21; Jn. 1:19–2:12 By Raphael ben Levi Last week our thoughts were upon Jacob who deceitfully obtained Isaac’s blessing
EX. 1:1 – 6:1 ISA. 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23; JER. 1:1 – 2:3 LK. 16-20 Time and again in Scripture some of the most significant historical events
MESSIAH IS COMING VERY SOON. ARE WE READY? The Jewish people are eagerly awaiting the coming of the Messiah and although they missed him the