In Parshat Beshalach, the Jewish people experience the splitting and subsequent crossing of the Sea of Reeds. After so many miracles— after the 10 plagues, after slaughtering Egypt’s idol, the […]
Weekly Torah Portion
Delve into the powerful narratives of Shemot with reflections and commentary on each parsha. Thought-provoking Torah insights for every learner.
In Parshas Bo, the Torah instructs us (12:17) to be careful that the matzah dough should not sit and become leaven. Rashi quotes our Sages who tell us that with […]
Parshas Vaeira’s Torah reading discusses the first two plagues with which the Egyptians were afflicted for refusing to allow the Jews to leave. The first plague was the plague of […]
This week’s Torah reading details the great suffering which the Children of Israel experienced in Egypt, as they were forced into backbreaking labor, along with horrific treatment. In time, the […]
In Parashas Korach, when the Jews complained in the Wilderness, the Torah tells us that an epidemic broke out, and Moshe directed Aharon to offer the special Incense offering (ketores) […]
Parshas Pekudei concludes the description of the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and gives a summary of all the materials used in the project. The Seforno notes that the verse […]
In addition to the usual Torah reading, this week we read Parshas Shkalim, which discusses the Mitzvah (commandment) of Machtzis Hashekel. This Mitzvah was a unique, annual fundraising campaign, which […]
Parshas Ki Sisa contains one of the most difficult episodes in our nation’s history. After we received the Torah at Mount Sinai, Moses ascended to the peak of the mountain […]
Get inspiration for Parshat Terumah with TorahMates Coordinator Rabbi Chaim Leib Marmorstein, on this week’s Thursday Thought.
