Archive for March 2020
The Heart of the Matter
This week’s portion is Vayikra, the first portion of Leviticus (Vayikra). I found it interesting to learn that Jewish children are taught this book first rather than the first book, Genesis. The Rabbis teach us that it is because the offerings of this book are pure, like the heart of little children. In this portion…
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This week’s portion is Ki Tisa which is centered around a character named Betzalel. Commentary on this portion gives us the words “mach shavot” or “skillful works that he had done”. The idea is that Adonai has given Betzelal particular skills as a craftsman that are to be used in the construction of the mishkan…
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