Torah Portions

Here we are in yet another great catastrophe for the Hebrew nation. The next Torah portion in review is Pinchas, named after one of Aaron’s descendants who made peace between Israel and God by taking a decisive action demonstrating his zeal for the Heavenly Father. Enemies that lace this Torah portion are idolatry, once again, […]

I briefly mentioned in this blog how I believe the Nephilim are the product of a partnership between the spiritual leaders and the rulers or influential people from the nations. In the next Torah Portion, Balaam and Balak are an example of such a pact that gathered to curse Israel and succeeded by causing the […]

There are multiple enemies in the next Torah portion under review, labeled Chukat, meaning “statute”. From Numbers 19:1-22:1, we read about purification laws for the priesthood, making impurity a type of enemy. Moses’s failure to sanctify the Name of the Holy One proved to be adversarial and kept Moses from entering the Promised Land. We […]

Korah and his infamous rebellion are the focus of the next Torah portion, named after the leader of the rebellious group. This portion is significant as it provides a profound lesson on the consequences of false accusations and the importance of humility in the face of injustice. You can read about this story in Numbers […]

The ten spies and their ominous report of the Promised Land have left a lasting impression on Judaism. God instructs Moses to send a leader from each of the twelve tribes to scout the land of Canaan. While some argue that it was the people of Israel who requested the spies, and the Holy One […]

“When you raise” is the meaning of the next Torah Portion called Beha’alotecha, found in Numbers 8:1-12:16. God commands Aaron, the High Priest, to raise the light in the lamps of the menorah. There is a second Passover instituted in this portion, and the Israelites begin their journey from Mount Sinai to the Promised Land. […]

The next portion in Numbers we will learn from is called Naso, which means “count,” as it concludes the counting of the age-appropriate for battle, Israelite men. This parshat begins in Numbers 4:21 and ends in 7:89. It includes a curious divine revelation between a married couple when a man accuses his wife of infidelity. […]

Bamidbar is the name of the first Torah Portion in Numbers, meaning “In the Wilderness.” This book of the Torah describes the Israelites’ journey from the mountain to the Promised Land of Canaan, marked by tension, failure, forgiveness, provision, struggle, pride, envy, deceit, doubt, hope, and a multitude of other emotions. In the wilderness, God […]

The final Torah Portion in Leviticus is Bechukotai, meaning “In My Laws,” which we read in Leviticus 26:3-27:34. These chapters of the Torah describe the enemy of disobedience. Obedience and disobedience are not about control. Instead, giving good instructions is an attribute of love. Christian churches are constantly reminding their members that we are “saved […]

‘Speak’ or Emor in Hebrew is the title of the next Torah Portion in review. Leviticus 21:1-24:23 explores the Appointed Times and much more. I have been learning gobs and gobs from the Chabad in-depth commentary, which includes profound insights from revered Jewish scholars known for their deep understanding of Torah teachings and their ability […]