David’s Corner – April 26, 2021
Emor Just as Achrei Mot and Kedoshim assert and command ways that the Israelites are separate from their neighbors (diet and behavior), so does Emor assert and command ways the Priests of Israel are separate from other Israelites. One way that Priests separate themselves is by staying away from bodies of the dead, with the […]
David’s Corner- April 12, 2021
Tazria-Metzorah (Leviticus 12:1 – 15:33) In this double portion of Tazria-Metzorah concerning impurity, the priest has a most important role. It is he who must discern if various skin eruptions on a person’s clothing or flesh warrant that person being made to separate him or herself from the community until the eruption has disappeared. It […]
David’s Corner – March 15, 2021
Va-Yikra. (Leviticus 1:1- 5:26) “It is a burnt offering, a gift, of pleasing odor to the Lord.” (Lev. 1:13) I have always found this verse quite weird. Does HaShem really like the smell of burnt meat? Maimonides thought not. He believed HaShem did not necessarily appreciate animal sacrifice, or else people might assume they were […]
David’s Corner- March 1, 2021
Ki Tassa (Exodus 30:11-34:35) The instructions from HaShem continue in this parasha. The finest materials are now applied toward three elements: the creation of the Priest’s vestments, the procedure for consecrating the priests, and construction of the altar for burning incense. And then there was the big screw-up on the part of some Israelites, or […]
Torah Study
“Talkin’ Torah Together!” Led by Mel Goldberg The weekly Torah portion is the starting point for FASCINATING discussions. No preparation is necessary, and no Torah knowledge is required. The leader summarizes the portion and from there EVERYBODY has something to say! What makes a cubit relevant? How does the part about Hebrews wandering in the desert give you a Midnight […]
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David’s Corner – February 22, 2021
T’tzaveh (Exodus 27:20 – 30:10) The instructions from HaShem continue in this parasha. The finest materials are now applied toward three elements: the creation of the Priest’s vestments, the procedure for consecrating the priests, and construction of the altar for burning incense. Nothing is improvised. Every detail is to be carried out exactly. To be […]
David’s Corner – February 15, 2021
T’rumah (Exodus 25:1 – 27:19 The process of building a traveling Tabernacle is most impressive. This week’s parasha, T’rumah, and next week’s parasha, T’tzavveh, contain HaShem’s instructions for the process. The first really impressive element is unstated. It is clear by its omission that the Israelites are not to turn their experience of receiving the […]
David’s Corner – February 8, 2021
MIshpatim (Exodus 21:1 – 24:18) The tone of the Torah changes with this parasha. Whereas up to now the focus has been principally on narrative, the Torah now presents the rules by which the the Israelites are expected to live. Where to start? So much is necessary beyond the initial commandments which frame essential truths. […]
David’s Corner – February 1, 2021
Yitro (Exodus 18:1 – 20:23) Why does Jethro have a full chapter devoted to him when the big story of the parasha is the giving of the ten commandments? Perhaps the story of Jethro is not so small. There are really at least five reasons Jethro demonstrates that he is the ideal father-in-law. First, […]