Monthly Archives: February 2014

Parshat Vayakhel 5774–Shabbat Torah Study–Are You a Pillar? What Do You Stand For?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Paul Magy

This week’s Parasha details the fulfillment of God’s command for the building of the Mishkan—the Tabernacle in the Wilderness. The Haftarah describes the parallel story of the building of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Noteworthy, is that the Mishkan and … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Ki Tisa 5774–Shabbat Torah Study–What Is That Smell?

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Paul Magy

The centerpiece of this week’s Parasha is the mystifying story of the golden calf. However, the Parasha also includes the mystifying list of ingredients God identifies for the incense to be burned in the Tabernacle before God would dwell in … Continue reading →

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Parshat Tetzaveh 5774–Shabbat Torah Study–See the Light and Be the Light

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Paul Magy

This week’s Parasha Tetzaveh contains the instruction for the Ner Tamid—the so-called “eternal light.” The light of the Ner Tamid symbolizes God’s eternal and imminent presence. We cannot see light. We only recognize light because of what it allows us … Continue reading →

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