Monthly Archives: April 2017

Parshat Shemini 5777–Shabbat Torah Study–The Silence that Speaks Volumes

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Paul Magy

At a time of great joy in the sanctification of the Mishkan/Tabernacle, Aaron’s first born sons, Nadav and Avihu, die bringing a special offering of their own. What did they do to deserve a death sentence? Where was the justice? … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Chol HaMoed Pesach 5777–Shabbat Torah Study–The Journey from Passover to Shavuot

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Paul Magy

Many people use the time from the Second Night of Passover to Shavuot—Sefirat HaOmer as a time for personal reflection and refinement. After all, the Midrash tells us that B’nai Yisrael was at the lowest level of spiritual degradation in … Continue reading →

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Shabbat HaGadol 5777– Plan Your Journey Well

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Paul Magy

This is Shabbat HaGadol. What I like best is not why we call it Shabbat HaGadol, but what tradition asks us to do on it. The Pesach Seder is so important on so many levels that we make sure that … Continue reading →

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