Monthly Archives: February 2012

This week, we read the Lord’s very detailed instructions to Moses on the design, building, and furnishing of the Tabernacle (Mishkan).  This leads us (or at least me) to ask two questions. First, why build a Tabernacle? The beautiful language … Continue reading →

This is the first of the four special Sabbaths  (Shekalim, Zachor,  Parah, and HaChodesh) that each require a second scroll reading and special haftarah and are intended to lead up to Passover.  The special reading for Shabbat Shekalim is Exodus … Continue reading →

I am starting to feel a bit overwhelmed by work yet my brain seems to be stuck at the moment and I really like the comments I wrote last year, so I hope you’ll forgive me for the rerun (commentary … Continue reading →

Happy birthday, Lou! (One of my favorite tenors –  How appropriate for Shabbat Shirah! (Sabbath of song)) And next Wednesday, we celebrate Tu Bishvat (literally, the 15th of Shevat), the New Year of the Trees, which used to mean planting … Continue reading →