Monthly Archives: March 2016

Parashat Tzav 5776–Your Home Is a Temple

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Paul Magy

The Torah Book of Vayikra continues to “Tzav” (Command) the sacrifices. We question the relevance of understanding these rituals when we no longer have the Temple. To this the Sages comment that we always have a Temple of sorts. We … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Zachor 5776–Shabbat Torah Study–Don’t Forget

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Paul Magy

This is Shabbat Zachor. We are commanded to remember to blot out the memory of Amalek and not to forget. We are not to forget to remember and we are to remember not to forget. Confused? Why would we want … Continue reading →

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Parshat Pekudei 5776–Shabbat Torah Study–The First Building Fund

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Paul Magy

Moshe was the greatest fundraiser of all time. He was Chairman of the first Building Fund in Jewish history, constructing the Holy Tabernacle after Sinai. He actually risked collecting more than was needed. Rather than using that to begin the … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Parshat Vayakhel/Shabbat Shekalim 5776–Shabbat Torah Study–Are You a Pillar? What Do You Stand For?

Posted on March 3, 2016 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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