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A Bissel of Torah Parsha

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: PINCHAS (NUMBERS 25:10-30:1)
7 Jul 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: PINCHAS (NUMBERS 25:10-30:1)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Last week’s Torah Parsha (BALAK) was somewhat fanciful and surreal; although, ending in tragedy, when thousands of Israelites lost their lives, as a consequence of being lured into illicit relations with the Moabite women. … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: CHUKAT (NUMBERS 19:1-22:1)
29 Jun 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: CHUKAT (NUMBERS 19:1-22:1)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week, we read a double Parshiot (CHUKAT), followed by Parsha (BALAK). In an almost imperceptible yet seismic shift, each of these Parshiot leap several decades ahead of our most recent Torah reading; and, … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BALAK (NUMBERS 22:2-25:9)
29 Jun 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BALAK (NUMBERS 22:2-25:9)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Parsha BALAK begins with the Israelites continuing their journey to Canaan. They have already defeated their enemies in many nations; and, have settled their next encampment on the border of Moab. Based on the … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: KORACH (NUMBERS 16:1-18:32)
22 Jun 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: KORACH (NUMBERS 16:1-18:32)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant In last week’s Torah Parsha (SHELACH), twelve ‘spies’, after scouting the land of Canaan for forty days, returned with a blatantly exaggerated falsehood, pertaining to the strength and size of the inhabitants. With the … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: SHELACH (NUMBERS 13:1-15:41)
16 Jun 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: SHELACH (NUMBERS 13:1-15:41)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant In last week’s Torah parsha (BEHAALOTECHA), we read about the Israelite’s turbulent saga of disillusionment, with their way of life in the desert. This week’s parsha (SHELACH) takes a new and momentarily promising turn, … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BEHAALOTECHA (NUMBERS 8:1-12:16)
8 Jun 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BEHAALOTECHA (NUMBERS 8:1-12:16)

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Shortly after a year of being rescued from Egypt, this week’s Torah Parsha (BEHAALOTECHA) provides a glimpse into Moses’ psyche, as well as the state of mind of the Israelites. The Children of Israel have just learned that via God’s … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: NASO (NUMBERS  4:21-7:89)
1 Jun 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: NASO (NUMBERS 4:21-7:89)

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This week’s Torah Parsha (NASO) begins with a continuation of Parsha (BAMIDBAR); completing the census of the Children of Israel, and assigning the intricate details of the tasks to be performed by each individual tribe, in the transporting of the … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah:  BAMIDAR (NUMBERS 1:1-4:20)
18 May 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BAMIDAR (NUMBERS 1:1-4:20)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Last week, we concluded the reading of the Book of LEVITICUS, with the reading of Parsha (BECHUKOTAI). This week, we begin the Book of NUMBERS, with plans to dismantle the Tabernacle, and to re-build … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BECHUKOTA (LEVITICUS 26:3-27:34)
11 May 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BECHUKOTA (LEVITICUS 26:3-27:34)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant The final Parsha, BECHUKOTA, in the Book of LEVITICUS begins with stunning clarity of the terms of Jewish life under the covenant. In the first part, there is an idyllic picture of the blessing … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BEHAR (LEVITICUS 25:1-26:2)
11 May 2020

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BEHAR (LEVITICUS 25:1-26:2)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah, Congregant This week, we read a double Parshiot, (BEHAR) followed by (BECHUKOT), ending the Book of Leviticus. The primary themes of Parsha (BEHAR) are laws and commandments, pertaining to freedom, equality, and charity with ‘dignity’. … Continued

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