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פרשת מטות-מסעי: נקום את נקמת המדינים… It’s possible to arrive at the Torah portions of Mattot-Mas’ei, especially this year when it’s a double portion, and find plenty of topics to write about: the vows and the power of speech that … Continue reading →

פרשת פנחס: “את־הַכֶּ֥בֶשׂ אֶחָ֖ד תַּעֲשֶׂ֣ה בַבֹּ֑קֶר וְאֵת֙ הַכֶּ֣בֶשׂ הַשֵּׁנִ֔י תַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה בֵּ֥ין הָֽעַרְבָּֽים“ The Torah portion of Pinchas, named after the grandson of Aaron the 1st High Priest, begins with a drama. At the end of the previous Torah portion, Pinchas … Continue reading →

פרשת בלק: “וישא משלו ויאמר”… A king. A magician. And a she-donkey who’s talking… There is no doubt that the Torah portion of “Balak” is one (of 54…) of the most fascinating sections in the Torah. The 7th portion in … Continue reading →

פרשת חוקת: הולכים הביתה 38 years have passed in our Torah portion this week, Chukat, in one chapter, chapter 19 of the book of Numbers, the chapter describing the ritual of the Red Heifer; and in chapter 20, the journey … Continue reading →

פרשת קורח – המוזיאון הלאומי הראשון During the Israelite’s forty years of wandering, many experiences and events happened to them: they received the Torah. They built a tabernacle for Gd’s presence among them. They had manna to taste like all … Continue reading →

המנורה: קדושה ויופי בפרשה “בהעלותך” Summer 2011. We are on a short family trip in Italy. There’s beautiful scenery. Landscapes. Museums. And it is impossible not to stop by the famous menorah carving in the Roman Forum in the old … Continue reading →

I was asked this week, what was the most exciting thing for me about the release of the four hostages last Saturday. Of course, their coming back: the moment of, “I knew it!” blended with the moment of, “Is it … Continue reading →