Debar Tora on Perashá Pequde 5785

We have reached the final perashah of the book of Shemoth (Exodus). This portion details everything that was done according to the instruction of our teacher Moshe. How satisfying it feels to complete a long project! Such was the joy Moshe experienced upon seeing...

Debar Torá sobre Perashá Pequde 5785

Hemos llegado a la última porción del libro de Shemoth (Éxodo). Esta porción detalla todo lo que fue hecho según la instrucción de nuestro maestro Moshé. ¡Qué bien se siente terminar un largo proyecto! Así se sintió Moshé al ver todo realizado para la gloria del...

Debar Tora on Perashá Wayaqhel 5785

The perashah is titled Wayaqhel. This word derives from qahal, meaning “congregation.” The Torah tells us that Moshe Rabbenu gathered the entire people together. This included everyone—women and children (under the age of twenty). Why did he gather the entire people?...

Debar Tora on Perashá Ki Thisa 5785

In leap years (years with 13 months), there are two months of Adar: Adar I and Adar II. The festival of Purim is celebrated in Adar II. As a result, the 15th of Adar I is called Purim Qaṭan, since the festival is not observed in that month. The Sages of Yisrael...