Monthly Archives: March 2017

Shabbat Vayikra 5777–Shabbat Torah Study–From Freedom to Slavery?

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Paul Magy

Last week we noted that the very first mitzvah given to us as “free” people would be to take control of our time. Prior to freedom, the slaves lived according to their masters’ calendar. Now that the Israelites would be … Continue reading →

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Shabbat HaChodesh: Parshiyot Vayakhel & Pekudei 5777–Shabbat Torah Study–Happy New Year!

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Paul Magy

This is Shabbat Mevarchim (the Sabbath of blessing) for Chodesh Nissan (the month of Nissan) and Shabbat “Chazak” (for what we say) as we conclude the reading of the Book of Exodus. It is also Shabbat HaChodesh. To translate, that … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Ki Tisa 5777 Parashat Parah–This Is Not Bull

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Paul Magy

Passover is fast approaching. The first Seder night is Monday, April 10th. The are 4 special readings of the sacred scroll the lead us into preparations for Passover and this coming Shabbat is the 3rd. It is Parshat Parah. In … Continue reading →

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Parshat Tetzaveh/Shabbat Zachor and Purim 5777–Shabbat Torah Study–Where is God in the Purim story? Where is God in your story?

Posted on March 10, 2017 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 forgeThis is Shabbat Zachor. We are … Continue reading →

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Parshat Terumah 5777–Shabbat Torah Study–It Takes a Sanctuary

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Paul Magy

This week’s Parasha describes the collection of the materials necessary to build the Mishkan, the portable Tabernacle in the wilderness and its various furnishings—the Table for the Showbreads, the Menorah, the Altar and, of course, the Ark. God instructs Moshe … Continue reading →

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