Parsha Eikev Online Torah Study with Sarah BasAvraham
August 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tefillah Moses is said to have prayed to HaShem 515 times-the numerical value (gematria) of va’eschanan-to be allowed to enter the Promised land. (Midrash Rabbah) According to Rashi, there are 10 words for prayer. The Midrash Rabbah lists them as: cry, howl, groan, song, encounter, stricture, prostration, judgment and beseeching. (Tefillah must be the 10th? I count only 9 there.) Tefillah (prayer) is derived from [...]
Parsha Behaalotecha (Numbers 8:1–12:16)
June 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Behaalotecha (Numbers 8:1–12:16) Summary Aaron is commanded to raise light in the lamps of the menorah, and the tribe of Levi is initiated into the service in the Sanctuary. A “Second Passover” is instituted in response to the petition, ”Why should we be deprived?” by a group of Jews who were unable to bring the [...]
Shabbat Service Parsha Tazria-Metzora (April 27, 2012)
April 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Rosh Chodesh Iyar Service (April 22, 2012)
April 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rosh Chodesh Iyar service featuring Kohenet Priestess and OneShul prayer leader Ketzirah.
