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Torah Portion- Pinchas (B’midbar 25:10 – 29:40)
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Shalom everyone. This is our commentary on the Torah portion, Pinchas. The beginning of this sidrah continues the narrative of Pinchas’ actions as a result of the sin of Ba’al Peor. As a reward for his righteous zeal, he is promoted from Levitical status to that of priest. We also read of Moses’ impending death […]…
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Torah Portion- Pinchas (B’midbar 25:10 – 29:40)
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Shalom everyone. This is our commentary on the Torah portion, Pinchas. The beginning of this sidrah continues the narrative of Pinchas’ actions as a result of the sin of Ba’al Peor. As a reward for his righteous zeal, he is promoted from Levitical status to that of priest. We also read of Moses’ impending death […]…
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Torah Tidbits: Balak – “You Can’t Curse What God Has Blessed”
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Shalom everyone! Here is the Torah Tidbit taken from the portion Balak, king of Moab. The focus of this Tidbit is “You Can’t Curse What God Has Blessed”. I hope you will enjoy.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Torah Portion – Balak (B’midbar 22:2 – 25:9)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Balak. In this portion we see that, despite his best efforts, the Adversary can’t curse what the Father has blessed. However, we also learn that, when we let our guard down, he seduces us into behavior that will do to us what he doesn’t have the authority […]…
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Torah Portion – Balak (B’midbar 22:2 – 25:9)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Balak. In this portion we see that, despite his best efforts, the Adversary can’t curse what the Father has blessed. However, we also learn that, when we let our guard down, he seduces us into behavior that will do to us what he doesn’t have the authority […]…
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Torah Tidbits: Chukat – “A Pearl Of Great Price”
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Torah Portion Chukat (B’midbar 19:1 – 22:1)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Chukat. Who can render something pure from something that is impure? This is the prevailing theme in this Torah portion. In the ritual of the Red Heifer and again in the Brazen Serpent, we see this paradox. Ultimately, what we are supposed to see is the nature […]…
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Torah Portion Chukat (B’midbar 19:1 – 22:1)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Chukat. Who can render something pure from something that is impure? This is the prevailing theme in this Torah portion. In the ritual of the Red Heifer and again in the Brazen Serpent, we see this paradox. Ultimately, what we are supposed to see is the nature […]…
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Torah Tidbits: Korah – “Hanging With The Wrong Crowd”
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Torah Portion – Korah (B’midbar 16:1-18:32)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Korah. Rather than complaining about a lack of food and water, this portion describes a full scale revolt against Moses and Aaron coming from two different factions – one led by Korah the Levite and another led by chief men of the tribe of Reuben. As we […]…
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Torah Portion – Korah (B’midbar 16:1-18:32)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Korah. Rather than complaining about a lack of food and water, this portion describes a full scale revolt against Moses and Aaron coming from two different factions – one led by Korah the Levite and another led by chief men of the tribe of Reuben. As we […]…
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Torah Tidbits: Shelach L’cha – “Whom Shall I Fear?”
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Shalom everyone! Here is the Torah Tidbit taken from the portion Shelach L’cha or “Send For Yourself”. The focus of this Tidbit is “Whom Shall I Fear” I hope you will enjoy.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Torah Portion – Shelach L’cha (B’midbar 13:1-15:41)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, shelach l’cha or “send for yourself.” In this portion, Israel is at the threshold of crossing into the land of Canaan. However, an expedition of twelve scouts intended to discover how to take the land turned into an evil report that concluded, “we are unable to take […]…
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Torah Portion – Shelach L’cha (B’midbar 13:1-15:41)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, shelach l’cha or “send for yourself.” In this portion, Israel is at the threshold of crossing into the land of Canaan. However, an expedition of twelve scouts intended to discover how to take the land turned into an evil report that concluded, “we are unable to take […]…
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Torah Tidbit: Beha’alotcha – “Not By Might”
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Shalom everyone! Here is the Torah Tidbit taken from the portion B’ha’alotcha or “When You Kindle”. The focus of this Tidbit is “Not By Might”. I hope you will enjoy.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Torah Portion – Beha’alotcha (B’midbar 8:1 – 12:16)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Beha’alotcha or “when you kindle.” In Leviticus 8, the Torah teaches of the consecration of the Kohenim. In Numbers 8, the Torah teaches of the consecration of the Levi’im (Levites) as they assume the position of the “firstborn” of Israel. In this torah portion we also learn of […]…
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Torah Portion – Naso (B’midbar 4:21 – 7:89)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Naso or “take the sum.” In this portion, the text continues to describe the division of the Levitical families and their duties concerning the transport of the Sanctuary. It also introduces us to the Ordeal of Jealousy and the vows of a Nazirite. In these two […]…
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Torah Portion: B’midbar (B’midbar 1:1-4:20)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Bemidbar or “in the wilderness.” In this portion, we see how the tribes were numbered and assigned into four different camps. These camps with their respective standards are seen as the equivalent of the four living creatures who surround the Throne of God. We also how […]…
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Torah Portion – Bechukotai (Vayikra 26:3 – 27:34)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Bechukotai or “in my statutes.” In this portion, the Scripture describes the blessings that come with obedience and details the judgments that come with disobedience. In this sidrah, Israel is warned that blatant disregard for God’s commands have terrible consequences, in fact, five groups of se…
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Torah Portion – Behar (Vayikra 25:1 – 26:2)
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This is our d’rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Be’har or “on the mount.” In this portion, the Scripture details two other commands of rest – the sh’mittah (sabbatical year) and the yovel (jubilee). One of the prevailing concepts in this sidrah is that the land is God’s and is, therefore, expected to be in […]…
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Shalom everyone! Here is our latest installment in the Hebrew Treasures series. In this segment we discuss the Hebrew word Kavodor “weighty, heavy”. Hope you are blessed.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Shalom everyone! Here is our latest installment in the Hebrew Treasures series. In this segment we discuss the Hebrew word Avad or “to serve”. Hope you are blessed.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Shalom everyone! Here is our latest installment in the Hebrew Treasures series. In this segment we discuss the Hebrew word for Arav. Hope you are blessed.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Shalom everyone! Here is our latest installment in the Hebrew Treasures series. In this segment we discuss the Hebrew word for Elul. Hope you are blessed.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Shalom everyone! Here is our latest installment in the Hebrew Treasures series. In this segment we discuss the word Avar which means: “to cross over” Hope you are blessed.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Shalom everyone! Here is our latest installment in the Hebrew Treasures series. In this segment we discuss the word Keter which means: “Crown” Hope you are blessed.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Shalom everyone! Here is our latest installment in the Hebrew Treasures series. In this segment we discuss the word Melech which means: “King” Hope you are blessed.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Shalom everyone! Here is our latest installment in the Hebrew Treasures series. In this segment we discuss the word Nasa which means: “To Forgive” Hope you are blessed.By Shoreshim Ministries
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Shalom everyone! Here is our latest installment in the Hebrew Treasures series. In this segment we discuss the word Chesed commonly translated as “Loving-Kindness.” Hope you are blessed.By Shoreshim Ministries
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