Monthly Archives: June 2016

Shabbat Parashat B’haalot’cha 5776—Don’t Be Someone Who Needs to Get Out of the Way!

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Paul Magy

So much of our liturgy, the words of prayer we recite from the Siddur come directly from the Torah. Those who come to hear the words of Torah read during the week and on Shabbat will readily recognize that. This … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Parashat Naso 5776—The Blessing to Bless in Love–Mazal Tov!

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Paul Magy

Naso contains the most famous of the blessings in the Torah and in Jewish life. It is the “Priestly Benediction.” It is the blessing we say over our children Erev Shabbat and over all of us on many other occasions. … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Bamidbar/Shavuot 5776–Shabbat Torah Study–The Ultimate Guidebook for the Wilderness Experience

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Paul Magy

Ever feel lost? We began Bamidbar this week—Book 4 of the original, best selling 5 book series. Literally, “in the wilderness,” it is the story of the 39 years of “wandering.” Shavuot always falls within the reading of this book. … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Bechukotai 5776–Shabbat Torah Study–Walk the Walk

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Paul Magy

This week’s Torah portion is famous for its offer of reward for observance of the mitzvoth and punishment for not. This is the eternal mystery then of why the “good” may seem to suffer at times, while the “bad” may … Continue reading →

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