Monthly Archives: May 2017

Bamidbar/Shavuot 5777–Shabbat Torah Study–Where Are You Now? Where Are You Going? Are You on the Right Path? Do You Have a Map?

Posted on May 26, 2017 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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Behar-Bechukotai 5777–Shabbat Torah Study–The Mitzvah that Requires Faith

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Paul Magy

The Parasha of Behar contains the genius of Shemita—the Sabbatical Year. We allow the land to rest and remain fallow for a year to allow it to regenerate and rejuvenate. Just as we need a Sabbath, so does the land. … Continue reading →

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Parashat Emor 5777-Shabbat Torah Study -Show Me the Bread!

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Paul Magy

This week’s Parasha contains the origins of a beautiful tradition in many homes. We may hold up the challot (plural for challah) as we say the “motzi” (blessing over bread) at the Shabbat dinner table. Parashat Emor contains the mitzvah … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5777–Shabbat Torah Study–Being Holy and Doing Holy

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Paul Magy

The Shema prayer has become THE Torah mandated mantra of the Jewish people. My vote for the next best alternative comes from the second of this week’s double portion of Acharei Mot – Kedoshim in which each and every one … Continue reading →

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