by Kim Troup | Feb 2, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom
A Nation of Slaves is Transformed This week’s Torah portion begins with the Exodus of the Children of Israel from Egypt and ends with the war against Amalek. And war is a theme that runs through this week’s portion in a very interesting way. The portion...
by Kim Troup | Jan 26, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom, Uncategorized
The Biblical calendar is a lunar oneThis week’s Torah portion includes the final three plagues and the beginning of the Exodus. It also includes the instructions for the celebration of the Passover holiday and the procedure for the sacrifice of the lamb. The...
by Kim Troup | Jan 19, 2023 | Shabbat Shalom, Uncategorized
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Are we ready for redemption?This week’s portion begins with Exodus 6:2. God speaks to Moses and explains to him that He is the God who appeared to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, that He hears the suffering of the Children of...
by Kim Troup | Jan 12, 2023 | Newsletters, Shabbat Shalom
The Wisdom of Miriam The first portion of the Book of Exodus is one of transformation – the children of Israel, the family of Jacob, become the “Hebrews” and the Children of Israel, with a national focus. The family of Amram and Yocheved become the first...
by Kim Troup | Jan 9, 2023 | Reflections from Israel, Uncategorized
The concept of Messiah is a Jewish concept rooted in the words of the Biblical prophets. Jews have been waiting for Messiah to come for centuries. Christianity was born out of the Jewish Messianic hope but Christians believe that the Messiah has already come in the...
