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“We will Do, and We will Obey.” Outside Israel, Shavuot is celebrated for two days, while in Israel, the regular Torah reading, Naso, continues until we in the diaspora catch up with the double parashah, Chukkat-Balak. Today’s parashah speaks of bringing a second tithe for those in need, such as the ger (foreigner), the orphan, […]
Shavuot is one of the lesser known of the seven Biblical Festivals even though it is one of the “Shalosh Regalim” – Three Pilgrimage Festivals (Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkoth). It was at these Chaggim – special Holidays that the Israelites would travel up to Jerusalem to celebrate and bring their extra offerings to the Temple, […]
“We will Do, and We will Obey” Sivan 7 5780 Due to Shavuot this portion lies outside the regular Torah readings and speaks of bringing a second tithe for those who have special needs such as the widow, the orphan and the foreigner. The Creator wants us to give with a willing heart, not out […]
