The Torah portion of this week from the Book of Numbers will be Naso, Numbers 4:21-7:89. God empowers Moses and Aaron to offer the priestly blessing: May God bless you and protect you; May God shine God’s light upon you and be gracious to you; May God turn God’s face to you and give you Continue Reading »
The Torah portion of the week is Beha'alotecha (Numbers 8:1-12:16) in which the Israelites receive instructions regarding Passover. They journey forth from Sinai and complain to God on several occasions, provoking God's anger. Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses. When Miriam is stricken with a scaly affliction, Moses offers a short heartfelt prayer for her Continue Reading »
At the Erev Shabbat service, a selection will be chanted from this week's Torah portion: Shelach Lecha (Numbers 13:1-15:41). In this Torah portion, Moses sends 12 scouts to explore the Land of Israel. Ten of them convince the people that it will be too difficult to conquer the land. As a result, the people will Continue Reading »
This week's Torah portions: Chukat and Balak. Chukat is found in Numbers 19:1-22:1. God instructs Moses and Aaron regarding the red heifer. Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron, dies. Moses hits a rock to bring forth water rather than speaking to it. At the end of the portion, Aaron dies. Balak, Numbers 22:2 - Continue Reading »
