by Rabbi Chanan Morrison Not just any oil was suitable for the Temple menorah. The Torah stipulates that the oil be particularly refined, made from hand- crushed olives, so that it will “raise up a constant flame” (Ex. 27:20). Why this unusual phrase, ‘to raise up the flame’? Why not say simply, ‘to kindle the … Read more
Haftorah for Parshat Tetzaveh – Torah portion of Torah , (Exodus 27:20-30:10) and the Haftorah of the Pre Purim shabbat Zachor On this parshat Zachor we will be focusing on Amalek, Haman and the disguises he wears. We will also glean insight on true leadership from understanding the Ephod and the Choshen ( breastplate) Haftorah … Read more
An oft repeated and common phrase in the world is that “the clothes make the man”. The headlines in the world poured out rivers of words describing the clothing of the rich and famous at international events. People are judged by the fit of the suit and the cut of shirt. Yet the word for … Read more
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison The Torah reading of Terumah begins the section dealing with building the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and making the priestly clothes. These chapters are among the few in which the Torah places great emphasis on external beauty — art, craftsmanship, and aesthetics. Of particular interest is the protagonist of this unique construction: the … Read more
The torah portion begins with a confusing set of words “HaShem spoke to Moshe saying: “Speak to the children of Israel, and have them take for Me an offering; from every person whose heart inspires him to generosity, you shall take My offering.” (exodus 25:1-2) If this was truly to be an offering then the … Read more
Haftorah for Parshat Teruma – Torah portion of Torah , (Exodus 25:1-27:19) and the Haftorah from I Kings 5:26-6:13. Rebuilding G-d’s House through the power of yearning and understanding how G-d had and desires a physical house. Haftorah on Parshat Teruma To listen to more podcasts and leave comments, please go to PodCasts. Please do … Read more
Haftorah for Parshat Mishpatim – Torah portion of Mishpatim , (Exodus 21:1–24:18) and the Haftorah from Jeremiah 34:8-22; 33:25-26. Bridging the spiritual and the physical as the greatest sanctification of G.d’s Name Haftorah on Parshat Mishpatim To listen to more podcasts and leave comments, please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat
In the Torah portion of Mishpatim we read of an astounding account: And Moses and Aaron, Nadav and Avihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel ascended, and they perceived the G-d of Israel, and beneath His feet was like the forming of a sapphire brick and like the appearance of the heavens for clarity.. … Read more
