Pesach (Passover) is rapidly approaching, and with it, a lot of planning and preparation. I, for one, am glad that …
Thoughts for Vayakhel-Pekudei 5775
How long did the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) take? Moshe Rabbeinu (Moses, our teacher) came down from Har Sinai …
An Idea “Four” Pesach
The number four figures quite prominently during Pesach: we ask the four questions, we drink four cups of wine, and …
Thoughts for Parshas Tetzaveh 5775
Last week I mentioned the concept of symbolism concerning the Mishkan (Tabernacle): each vessel conveying an idea. The same is …
Thoughts for Parshas Terumah 5775
We find a great amount of symbolism in this week’s Parsha: we are told to build the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and …
Thoughts for Parshas Mishpatim 5775
This week started off with absolutely lovely weather! Clear skies, warm; it felt like spring was in the air. There …
Thoughts for Parshas Yisro
We find an interesting occurrence in this week’s Parsha. Yisro (Jethro), Moshe Rabbeinu’s father-in-law, heard all about the incredible miracles …
Thoughts for Parshas Beshalach 5775
While reading this and last week’s Torah portions, I noticed that there is a certain Hebrew word that is repeated …
Thoughts for Parshas Bo 5775
There is one part of the Pesach (Passover) Seder that we are missing today, which is the Korban Pesach (Paschal …
Thoughts for Parshas Va’era 5775
If I were Moshe, how would I act in regard to Pharaoh? Why respect him at all? When Pharaoh is …