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Exodus

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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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BESHALACH (EXODUS 13:17-17:16)
25 Jan 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BESHALACH (EXODUS 13:17-17:16)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant The splitting of the ‘Sea of Reeds’ is one of the seminal events in Jewish history. This week’s Torah Parsha (BESHALACH) begins with a description of how the Israelites finally left Egypt, and the … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BO (EXODUS 10:1-13:16)
18 Jan 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BO (EXODUS 10:1-13:16)

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By Joy Scott,  Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah Parsha (BO) continues with the story of Exodus. God had already inflicted seven devastating plagues on Egypt, subsequent to the Pharaoh’s perpetual denial to free the enslaved Israelites. In Parsha (BO), … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VA’EIRA (EXODUS 6:2-9:35)
11 Jan 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VA’EIRA (EXODUS 6:2-9:35)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Last week’s Torah Parsha (SHEMOT) ended with Moses and Aaron both discouraged, as the Pharaoh of Egypt denied their request to free the enslaved Israelites. This week’s Parsha (VA’EIRA) describes with precise detail, the … Continued

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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: SHEMOT (EXODUS 1:1-6:1)
4 Jan 2021

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: SHEMOT (EXODUS 1:1-6:1)

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By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant   The opening chapters of Exodus plunge us into a midst of epic events. Moses passes from Prince of Egypt; to Midianite shepherd; to leader of the Israelites. The narrative begins with a new … Continued

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