Monthly Archives: February 2012

Paul Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study Blog–Terumah 5772–You can take it with you

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Paul Magy

Indiana Jones Fans—Fellow Raiders—We have found it: The Holy Ark. It is right here in this week’s Parasha—its measurements, how it is built and what it is made of. It is noteworthy that the ark had poles in it that … Continue reading →

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Paul Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study Blog–Mishpatim 5772–Lend Us Your Ear

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Paul Magy

This week’s Parasha contains numerous Mishpatim (a kind of mitzvah). Falling on the heels of receiving the 10 commandments, the Rabbis hasten to use this as proof that all of these laws and the entire Torah came directly from God … Continue reading →

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Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study Blog–Parshat Yitro 5772–Judge for Yourself

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Paul Magy

This is one of the very few Parshiyot named for an individual. There is not an obvious message there since other instances occur with Balak, an enemy of the Jewish people and Korach, a self centered, ambitious rebel. Yitro himself, … Continue reading →

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Magy’s Shabbat Torah Study Blog –Beshalach 5772–Go for the Gold

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Paul Magy

Moshe Rabeynu! He certainly teaches us by his words, but more importantly, by his deeds. While B’nai Yisrael rushes hurriedly to gather the gold of Egypt on their way out, Moshe makes sure to fulfill the oath and promise made … Continue reading →

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