Torah Portion of DEVARIM Deuteronomy 1:1–3:22 Moshe Kempinski www.shorashimshop.com The Torah portion of Devarim is always read before the Fast of Tisha B’Av. The portion begins with these words; “These are the words ( Devarim) that Moses spoke to all Israel, on the other side of the Jordan, in the wilderness, in the Arabah, opposite … Read more
Moshe Kempinski Torah Portion ; Matot (Numbers 30:2-32:42) The Torah portion of Matot (Numbers 30:2-32:42)is read this week with the portion of Maassei(Numbers 33:1-36:13). In Mattot we hear of the admonitions regarding vows, oaths and obligations. We read of the implications and difficulties that arise from the improper use of utterances and vows. The Hebrew words … Read more
BALAK Numbers 22:2–25:9 Moshe Kempinski Shorashimshop.com Balaam was “the prophet for the nations” who watched the progression of the Israelites into their destiny with apprehension. He is called into action by Balak, the King of Moab, who has been witness to the fact that the armies of the Canaanite nations are no match for this … Read more
BALAK Numbers 22:2–25:9 Balaam was “the prophet for the nations” who watched the progression of the Israelites into their destiny with apprehension. He is called into action by Balak, the King of Moab, who has been witness to the fact that the armies of the Canaanite nations are no match for this ragtag group of … Read more
In addition to the wide variety of Biblically based gifts and art , the SHORASHIM shop has become a meeting place for several groups a day to share, discuss and study Judaism, Israel and the Tanach.We recieve groups from all walks of life and from every community of faith and from those that decalre that … Read more
inski After hundreds of years of bondage and slavery, the children of Israel lost the courage to experience faith and dreams. When it seemed they were beyond retrieval, the outside world began to deteriorate: Yet when an opportunity arose, their deep yearning burst forth as a sigh; “And it came to pass in the course … Read more
fe Lessons from the Torah Portion Parshiot Behar Bechukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34) We are taught in the Torah portion that there is a deep connection between the revelation at Mount Sinai and the land of Israel. “And HaShem spoke to Moshe on Mount Sinai (Behar Sinai) saying, Speak to the children of Israel and you shall … Read more
e Lessons from the Torah Portion Parshat Emor (Leviticus 21:1–24:23) Many people who embark on a path of spiritual growth or a journey to self-fulfillment, find themselves waiting most of the time. They wait for inspiration. They wait for the right timing. Many times they continue to wait. Sometimes they fall into the more dangerous … Read more
