by Kim Troup | Apr 17, 2023 | Newsletters, Reflections from Israel
The Holocaust is critical to any attempt to understand or study anti-Semitism. Although European anti-Semitism existed for centuries and defined so much of Jewish existence in Europe, the Holocaust took classic anti-Semitism to a whole new level. But beyond the...
by Kim Troup | Apr 15, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
This week, we read a double portion, Tazria/Mezora! I share a thought with you about the second part of the double portion below but if you would like an additional thought about the first part of the double portion, just scroll down. The Punishment of the...
by Kim Troup | Apr 13, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Kosher is all about separation This week’s portion contains one of the basic fundamentals of kosher eating – the list of animals that are permitted as well as a list of animals that are not. Chapter 11 begins: Speak to the people of Israel, saying, these are the...
by Kim Troup | Mar 30, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Aaron is chosen to serve God in a unique way Chapter 8 in Leviticus discusses the anointing of Aaron and his sons as priests in the Tabernacle and the anointing of the Tabernacle itself. The process is very detailed. The first step is the washing of both Aaron and his...
by Kim Troup | Mar 16, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
Everyone Can Give Something This week, we read a double portion, VaYakhel and Pikudei! I share a thought with you about the first part of the double portion below but if you would like an additional thought about the second part of the double portion, just...
