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A Bissel of Torah Parsha

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TAZRIA-METZORA (LEVITICUS 12:1-15:33)
12 Apr 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TAZRIA-METZORA (LEVITICUS 12:1-15:33)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant   This week, we read a double Parshiot (TAZRIA), followed by Parsha (METZORA). Each of these Parshiot describe in punctilious detail, the bewildering phenomenon of ‘TZARAAT’. In effect, this is a physical manifestation of … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: SHEMINI (LEVITICUS 9:1-11:47)
5 Apr 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: SHEMINI (LEVITICUS 9:1-11:47)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant For several weeks and many chapters- – the longest prelude in the Torah – – we have read of the preparations for the moment at which God would bring His Presence to rest in … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TZAV (LEVITICUS 6:1-8:36)
22 Mar 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TZAV (LEVITICUS 6:1-8:36)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant   The primary theme of last week’s Torah Parsha (VAYIKRA) pertained to the five diverse sacrifices, which the Israelites presented at the Sanctuary. On the surface, this week’s Torah Parsha (TZAV) appears to be … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAKIRA (LEVITICUS 1:1-5:26)
15 Mar 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAKIRA (LEVITICUS 1:1-5:26)

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By Joy  Scott,  Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah Parsha (VAKIRA) is the first Parsha in the Book of Leviticus, known formally as ‘Torat Kohanim’ (instructions for the Priests) (1). The title for this Parsha defines the entire Book of … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEI (EXODUS 3:51-40:38)
8 Mar 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYAKHEL-PEKUDEI (EXODUS 3:51-40:38)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week we read two Parshiot (VAYKHEL) followed by Parsha (PEKUDEI). Each of these Parshiot are replete with multiple, and frequently contradictory interpretations. The logical rationale for the perplexity of the sages is a … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: KI TISA (EXODUS 30:11-34:35)
1 Mar 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: KI TISA (EXODUS 30:11-34:35)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah This week’s Torah Parsha (KI TISA) begins on Mount Sinai, where God is relating to Moses some rather benign instructions, pertaining to final particulars, for completion of the Holy Sanctuary. It is expected that Moses … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TETZAVEH (EXODUS 27:20-30:10)
22 Feb 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TETZAVEH (EXODUS 27:20-30:10)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant   The primary theme of last week’s Torah Parsha (TERUMAH) was the building of the Mishkan (Sanctuary). Each Israelite donated the gold; silver; copper; fabric; and, all of the other materials required to create … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TERUMAH (EXODUS 25:1-27:19)
15 Feb 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TERUMAH (EXODUS 25:1-27:19)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant In last week’s Torah Parsha (MISHPATIM), Moses provided clarification of the Ten Commandments, given to the Israelites, by God, at Mount Sinai. Additionally, the Children of Israel learned the nature of numerous other laws, … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: MISHPATIM (EXODUS 21:1-24:18)
8 Feb 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: MISHPATIM (EXODUS 21:1-24:18)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant   In last week’s Torah Parsha (YITRO), the Ten Commandments rang out from Mount Sinai in a symphony of sound and vision, thunder and lightning – -and the world was forever changed. Although this … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: YITRO (EXODUS 18:1-20:23)
1 Feb 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: YITRO (EXODUS 18:1-20:23)

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By  Joy Scott,  Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah Parsha (YITRO) consists of two episodes, which appear to be a study in contrast. In the first (Chapter 18, YITRO), Moses’ father-in-law, a high level Midianite provides Moses lessons in management … Continued

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