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Weekly Torah
The book of Vayikra, (Leviticus), the most intimate of the five books of Torah, opens with a whisper. With the establishment of the Tabernacle, G-d is welcomed back into the world!
Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
Parashat Vayikra is read on Shabbat:
II Adar 6, 5771/March 12, 2011
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With the completion of the Tabernacle the work of the creation of the world finally draws to a close. Moses blesses the work Israel has done, and now, the final piece in place, the world can begin!
Pekudei (Exodus 38:21-40:38)
Parashat Pekudei is read on Shabbat:
I Adar 29, 5771/March 5, 2011
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What’s new in the world? What’s new in your life? Moshe gathers all Israel together before him and reveals to them two things that never grow old and never get stale, but are always fresh and new, and spectacularly always in the moment, in a forever sort of way: the Holy Shabbat and the Tabernacle – the Holy Temple. Keep it new – that’s G-d’s plan!
Vayakhel (Exodus 35:1-38:20)
Parashat Vayakhel is read on Shabbat:
I Adar 22, 5771/February 26, 2011
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In an unprecedented confrontation with G-d, Moshe, by denying and defying G-d’s will, actually fulfills G-d’s will perfectly. Passing this test with flying colors, Moshe proves his mettle as a defender of his people and a true leader of Israel
Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35)
Parashat Ki Tisa is read on Shabbat:
I Adar 15, 5771/February 19, 2011
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Only the sons of Aharon can wear the priestly garments and only while they are wearing the priestly garments can they serve in the Holy Temple as priests, enter the Temple Sanctuary and perform the Divine service. Yet elsewhere in Torah all of Israel is described as a “kingdom of priests.” (Exodus 19 :6) Is there really a way in which each one of us can serve in the capacity of priest?
Tetzave (Exodus 27:20-30:10)
Parashat Tetzave is read on Shabbat:
Adar 8, 5771/February 12, 2011
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“They shall make an ark of acacia wood” (Exodus 25:10) Aron HaBrit – The Ark of the Covenant – performs no function in the Divine service, and is approached but once a year when the Kohen Gadol – the High Priest – enters the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur – the Day of Atonement. It is the one Temple vessel that actually serves as a permanent receptacle – holding the Tablets of the Law. Yet of all the vessels described in the Torah reading of Terumah, the Ark of the Covenant remains the most compelling to the imagination. From the Ark emanates the supernal light of Torah and a reflection in this world of the perfected world and the pure light of the Garden of Eden.
Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19)
Parashat Terumah is read on Shabbat:
Adar 1, 5771/February 5, 2011
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Shifting from the “grand” revelation at Sinai to the seemingly “mundane” concerns of the commandments expressed in
Mishpatim, the Torah maintains its consistent message: All aspects of our lives have the potential to be elevated to holiness.
Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18)
Parashat Mishpatim is read on Shabbat:
Shevat 24, 5771/January 29, 2011
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