What Leviticus reveals about the Day of Atonement and Passover
Parashat Acharei Mot (V’yikra/Leviticus 16-18) 5782 B”H Atonement. That’s not a word most of us use every day, so if
Read moreParashat Acharei Mot (V’yikra/Leviticus 16-18) 5782 B”H Atonement. That’s not a word most of us use every day, so if
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Read moreParashat Emor (V’yikra/Leviticus 21-24) Are you familiar with the springtime Biblical feasts? Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast
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Read moreRethinking holidays and the resistance we got from pastoral colleagues When our children were born (they are close in age),
Read moreParashat V’yekhel (Shemot/Exodus 35-38:20) Skill + Dedication + Divine Inspiration Exodus 35-38 describes the preparations needed for the realization of
Read more“Remember Yom Shabbat, to keep it holy. Ex.20:8, TLV May you have a peaceful and restful Sabbath, dear friends. So Bnei-Yisrael is to
Read moreI am very late on posting for Hanukkah. I hope you had a wonderful, joy-filled Hanukkah illuminated by the brightness
Read moreWater was drawn from the Pool of Siloam, brought to the Temple, poured on the altar, and berakhot (blessings) were said, thanking the LORD Most High for rain. That same pool of water would be the site where the blind man was healed and Messiah’s healing ministry would expand.
Read moreHere in the north, planning for Sukkot requires consideration of the temperatures, especially when Sukkot is in October. This year, Sukkot starts in September, so we may not be such Frozen Chosen this year. Even so, the evenings are definitely crisp, so soups and stews are some of the best foods to serve during the feast. I recommend planning at least a week in advance so you don’t need to worry about your menu items during the feast.
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