by Bet Alef Administrator | Mar 2, 2023 | Torah Reflections
T’tzaveh Exodus 27:20 – 30:10 The ordination of Aaron and his sons into the priesthood is one of the high points of this Torah portion. In preparation, community artisans designed ornate garments, which were sewn together and decorated with gold, precious...
by Bet Alef Administrator | Feb 21, 2023 | Torah Reflections
T’rumah: Exodus 25:1 – 27:19 “Creating an Inner Sanctuary” After a brief introduction, we come to one of the most famous lines in Torah: “V’asu Li mik’dash, v’Shachan’ti b’tocham,” usually translated: “And let them make Me a sanctuary that I...
by Bet Alef Administrator | Jun 21, 2022 | Torah Reflections
Sh’lach L’cha: Number 13:1 – 15:41 “They Warned Moses and They Were Right” This week’s Torah portion begins with the famous episode of the spies. Much has been said and written about this episode as it is a turning point in the...
by Bet Alef Administrator | Jun 14, 2022 | Torah Reflections
B’haalot’cha: Number 8:1 – 12:16 “Receiving Torah with a Kiss” Arguably, the most important moment in the entire Jewish Bible, is that of the Revelation at Sinai and of matan Torah, of God gifting Torah. Torah means “teaching.”...
by Bet Alef Administrator | Jun 8, 2022 | Torah Reflections
Nasso: Numbers 4:21 – 7:89 “Freedom From The Yoke of Desires” As we often hear, mindfulness practice is the art of being present to each moment, of paying attention to each experience in our everyday life. Interestingly enough, in Hebrew, the...
