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Hadash

A True Connection To The Creator

This week’s portion is Vayikra, Parasha Tzav, Leviticus 6:1 – 8:36. It is a continuation of Moshe speaking about the offering and korbanot (badly translated as sacrifices). Tzav also tells of how Moshe was instructed to set apart Aaron and his sons in the sanctuary for HaShem’s service. The people learned the ways of the Sanctuary. A commonality to offerings and sacrifices is only with fire on the altar is an offering or sacrifice complete. In fact a constant fire on the altar that would not be extinguished was a requirement for an offering or sacrifice to be valid and complete. Aaron and his sons had seven days to continually be before and connect to The Holy One, Blessed be He. There is a proper way to express ourselves before HaShem with kavannah.  Having the proper intent coming before God, or kavannah, is acknowledging who I am and [...]

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Bat Torah, Parasha Vayikra, Torah

What a mix!  Purity, Salt and Toddlers?

What a mix!   Purity, Salt and Toddlers?

Weekly Sidra: Vayikra (and He called) Torah Portion: Vayikra / Leviticus 1:1-5:26 Haftorah: Yeshayahu / Isaiah 43:21-44:23 Vayikra or Leviticus 1:1 – 5:26 is also the name of the book which is differs from others in Torah.  It is not a narrative of the people and HaShem’s story.  The Exodus has occurred, people ...

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Bat Torah, Parasha Ki Tisa, Torah

Connecting to HaShem and Shabbat?

Connecting to HaShem and Shabbat?

Weekly Sidra: Ki Tisa (when you lift up) Torah Portion: Shemot / Exodus 30:1-34:35 Haftorah: Melachim Alef / Kings I 18:1-39 This Shabbat we read two portions, the weekly portion of Ki Tisa and a special portion for Parshat Parah (פרשת כי תיסע – פרה). ...

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Bat Torah, Parasha Terumah, Torah

"How To" and "How Come" Parasha Terumah

"How To" and "How Come" Parasha Terumah

Weekly Sidra: Terumah (Gift) Torah Portion: Shemot / Exodus 25:1-27:19 Haftorah: Yeshayahu / Isaiah 66:1-24 Parsha Terumah is our Torah reading this week, and is Exodus / Shemot 25:1-27:19. We have the “Open Box” instructions for the building of the Mishkan or Temple. Does it matter how we feel as we follow the instruction? We agreed to ...

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Bat Torah, Parasha Mishpatim, Torah, Torah Video

Rules, Rules and more Rules! (Video)

Rules, Rules and more Rules! (Video)

Rules, Rules and more Rules!  Who Needs Them? This week’s Torah portion, Mishpatim, Shemot / Exodus 21:1 – 24:18 is filled with rules.  Before we jump to conclusions and say they don’t apply today let’s look at some category’s of relationships.  There are paid employees with a job, volunteers with a job, ...

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Bat Torah, Parashat Yitro, Torah, Torah Video

Freedom and Commitment? – Parsha Yitro

Freedom and Commitment? - Parsha Yitro

Are freedom and commitment absolute opposites?  How do I honor a decision in the face of changing emotions? These aren’t new questions.  In Parsha Yitro, Shemot/ Exodus 18:1 – 20:23 the mixed multitude are hearing from the Most High again.  Just as we encounter God in varying circumstances, the Israelites found a differen ...

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Bat Torah, Parasha Beshalach, Torah, Torah Video

The Egyptians knew why – Parsha BeShalach

The Egyptians knew why - Parsha BeShalach

Parsha BeShalach / When he sent / Shemot / Exodus 13:17 – 17:16 What a parsha and time of the year!… of firsts. The Hebrew nation experiences their first taste of freedom from Mitzrayim or Egypt. The first prophet is a prophetess and the scriptures speak Miriam’s name for the first time.People hear the first instructions for obser ...

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