Elul Wednesday, August 27, 2014 · Posted in days of awe, Elul, Rosh HaShanah, shofar, yamim noraim, Yom Kippur No Comments »
Parashat Devarim Friday, August 1, 2014 · Posted in Moshe, Parashat Devarim, Torah Devarim 1:1 - 3:22 Shabbat Chazon In the fortieth year, on the first day of the month of Shevat, Moshe began translating the Torah into the various languages of his time. Moshe's Admonishment Encountering Esav Encountering Moav Parashat Devarim by Rabbi Pinchas Winston - The next installment of “Long On Exile, Short On Breath” and the current situation. No Comments »
Parashat Massei Sunday, July 27, 2014 · Posted in Benei Yisrael, City of Refuge, Journey in the Wilderness, leviim, Parashat Massei, Tribal portions BaMidbar 33:1-36:13 Birchat HaChodesh Recounting of the journeys of the Benei Yisrael in the desert. G‑d instructs the Benei Yisrael to eradicate all Kenaan's inhabitants and destroy their idols. Division of the portion of land between the Tribal members. The Leviim are provided 48 cities where they would dwell -- 42 cities plus the six cities of refuge. The Command to designate six cities of refuge. G‑d instructs Tzelafchad's daughters to marry men from their own tribe, so the land they inherit will remain in their ancestral tribe. Rabbi Pinchas Winston's "Perceptions: Parashat Massei No Comments »