Monthly Archives: August 2019

To Hear and To See – Ekev-Re’e

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

The tension between hearing, listening and seeing, looking are emphasized in the Book of Deuteronomy, especially in this week and last week’s reading. First, “our manta”: Shma! שמע Listen! Then, this week  – Re’e! ראה. Listening is considered more internal; … Continue reading →

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For Tu Be’Av & Parashat Va’etchanan: A new Book, a famous verse and a holiday (or two)

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

The Hebrew name of each one of the five books of the Torah has to do with speech, but each one of the first four describes only partial speech. Then comes “Dvarim” – Deuteronomy – and opens by saying, “And … Continue reading →

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Finally – Matot – Masei –

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

My Kulanu fellowship in this Eastern India emerging community”, has settled into sort of a routine: 7:00am – 8:00am – introduction to Gemara; 9:00am – Hebrew; 10:30am – Jewish history and Land of Israel. Lunch and short break before another … Continue reading →

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