Parshat Matot
August 1, 2022
Parasha Matot (Tribes) Num.30:2–32:42; Jer.1:1–2:3; Matt.23:1–39 By Raphael ben Levi “Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes (matot) of the people of Israel, saying,
Parasha Matot (Tribes) Num.30:2–32:42; Jer.1:1–2:3; Matt.23:1–39 By Raphael ben Levi “Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes (matot) of the people of Israel, saying,
Numbers 25:10–29:40 (30:1); Jeremiah 1:1–2:3; 1 Peter 3:8–4:19 In this parasha, Phinehas completes the episode that ended the devastating plague upon the Israelites after they
Parasha 38: Chukat (Statute, Decree) Num.19:1-22:1 Haftorah Chukat: Judges 11:1-33 By Raphael ben Levi “Adonai said to Moshe and Aaron, “This is the REGULATION from
Parshat Balak – by Raphael ben Levi For the first time in 4,000 years in May 1948 Israel gained sovereignty and independence in the land
Parasha Shelach Lecha (Send Forth) – by Raphael ben Levi Num13:1–15:41; Joshua 2:1–24; (conquering Jericho. The 2 spies sent out) Heb 3:1-19; (taking hold of
Behar(On the Mountain) and Bechukotai (By my regulations) Lev 25:1–27:34; Jer.16:19–17:14; Matt.21:33–46 On this Shabbat we are blessed with a double portion that takes us
Bechukotai (my regulations) Lev.26:3–27:34; Jer.16:19–17:14; Matt.21:33–46 God clearly set out His terms for living under His covenant; He is never ambiguous! The first word in
One of our great rabbis observed with great insight some striking similarities between the books of Exodus and Numbers noting that, “…they are both about
Behar consists of a single chapter that, despite its brevity, had a transformative impact on the social structure of ancient Israel and provided a unique
Parasha EMOR (Speak) Lev. 21:1 – 24:21; Ezek. 44:15 – 31; Luke 14: 12-24 In a quick summary of the chapters contained in Parasha
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