Please contact us in case of abuse. In case of abuse, Parshat Tetzaveh is the only Parsha in the Torah which takes place after Moshe’s birth yet doesn’t mention him. The parsha begins with the ...

The Torah portion of “Pekudei” presents a detailed account of the total donations contributed by the Children of Israel. The Torah specifies the amount of gold, silver, and copper that was ...

Rick Lupert, a poet, songleader and graphic designer, is the author of 28 books including “God Wrestler: A Poem for Every Torah Portion.” Visit him at www.JewishPoetry.net ...

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The last Torah portion of the Book of Exodus details the completion and accounting of the construction of the Tabernacle. It reminds us that it is the “Tabernacle of the Pact,” meaning that it ...

This exhaustive accounting forms the bulk of parashat “Pekudei.” Unlike other sections of the Torah that introduce new laws or spiritual insights, this portion is essentially an inventory ...

We love celebrating birthdays with our grandchildren. After the candles are blown out, and we have all joined in singing “Happy Birthday,” it is time to cut the cake. The birthday ...

Parshat Vayachel: Exodus 35:1-38:20; Numbers 19: 1-22; Ezekiel 36: 16-38. So important and beloved was the sacred desert tabernacle that the Bible records both its construction and completion.

Parshat Ki Tisa: Exodus 30:11-34:35; I Kings 18:1-39. Our parshah this week contains one of the most memorable accounts within the Book of Shemot. Sandwiched between the beginning and end of the ...

This week’s Torah portion, Va-yakhel, is the first of two Torah portions concerned with the building of the Mishkan. In next week’s portion, Pekudei, we find the actual dedication of the Mishkan.

Claude Zell Parsha was born on July 26, 1946, he was the son of Espie Parsha Sr. and Gutherine French. He entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He accepted Christ as his Savior and ...