In this Shabbat’s weekly Torah portion Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11 – 34:35, contains the final instructions for building the Tabernacle. It also relates the events of the Sin of the Golden Calf. Following the sin, Moses pleads with God to maintain His relationship with the Children of Israel as it had been until that point. God commands Moses to carve a new set of tablets and He reiterated highlights of His law to the people. At the end of the
portion, Moses finally descends from Mount Sinai, his face aglow with holiness.
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Root Source Tours takes you to Taghba on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. We visit the site of the breakfast prepared for Peter and other disciples after the resurrection of Christ, after they caught 153 fish, and where Jesus asked Peter if he love him. We pause by the shoreline to take in the sights and sounds.
When Bob was interviewed by Martin Blackham about the Nations’ 9th of Av project, he began the discussion of this unusual project with a parable that caught the interviewer by surprise.
One of Judaism’s oldest prayers, recited more than any other, gives us the guidance we need to face the modern challenges of political ambiguity, the uncertainty of voting and even corruption in government.
“V’hakohanim” This week’s Torah portion of “Tetzvah,” is one that many people seem to have difficulty connecting to. After all, we don’t seem to have a physical Beit Hamikdah yet and therefore we have no idea where are these “bigdei kehunah,” clothing of the Kohanim, which are so beautifully described in this week’s portion. This brought a thought to my mind.