Category: Torah/OT

Be inspired by the message of the Olive tree as Diana examines the crushing of a man and gives an explanation about a special festival (Tu’B’Av), which takes place in the Olive groves of...

They shall make for me a Sanctuary (Mikdash from kodesh or holy) and I will dwell (Shekan) in their midst like everything that I show you the design (tavnit from banah to build) of...

“And Yitro, the father-in-law of Moshe took an Olah (elevation or burnt offering) and sacrifices (zevachim) for God.” Exodus 18:12 This week’s portion focuses on the enigmatic character of Yitro. Although he is perhaps...

The concept of the two pillars (pillar of cloud by day & a pillar of fire by night) is introduced with their purpose being to lead and guide Israel back to Eretz Israel, which...

Exodus 12:7 – “They shall take from the blood and put on the two doorposts (mezuzah) and on the lintel on the houses and they will eat it.” Most ancient cultures considered doorways to...

This portion begins by taking a slight break in the narrative to introduce the heads of the families of the first three tribes. Previously, Aharon and Moshe had called upon Pharoah to release the...

The book of Exodus begins with the birth of Moshe, who inevitably becomes the Savior and Deliverer of the nation of Israel and who sets them free from their bondage in Egypt. In the...

Genesis 50:25,26 “Yosef died at the age of one hundred and ten years, they embalmed him and he was put in a coffin/ark (ARON) in Egypt.” The bones (עצם) of Yosef were placed in...

Perhaps one of the most enduring images in the Bible is Joseph’s coat of many colors. How many of us have put this picture up on a flannel board for a Sunday school class?...