This week’s portion is Va-Yikra, the opening of the book of Leviticus. We begin with a description of all the different kinds of sacrifices and how they are to be performed.

In Vayak’heil/P’kudei, we read about the engagement of the whole people in building the Mishkan, a dwelling place on earth for God in which religious rituals can be observed.

This week’s Torah portion, Ki Tisa, is remembered for its telling of Moses’ ascent up Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments from God and the people’s loss of faith during his absence. Unsure that their leader will return, their fear of abandonment...

I must admit I was first drawn to Parashah T'tzaveh due to the opulent description of the garments commanded by G-d to Moses to be assembled for the High Priest (Kohen Gadol) Aaron and his sons.

This week’s Torah portion, Parashah T’rumah, the Lord spoke to Moses saying “tell the Israelites to raise a contribution “T’rumah” for ME, from everyone whose heart prompts then to give, you shall raise a contribution “T’RUMAH” to create a Sanctuary, so I may.

This week’s Torah portion is Mishpatim, “These are the laws.” As a lawyer, I enjoy reading the range of statutes and ordinances covered in the parashah. The portion deals with both criminal and civil law.

In this week’s Torah portion, Yitro[i], Moses’ father in law, Jethro figured something out that many organizational leaders—lay and professional—struggle with today. We are too busy, too overly programmed, running in too many directions, too overwhelmed to...

I travel. A lot. I am often on the road for all or part of three weeks every month. As a result, I never completely unpack, keeping a set of travel basics ready to go. Then I add to that depending on the nature of the trip -  business, vacation, Reform...

In last weeks’ Torah portion, Pharaoh was given seven signs from God to convince him to let the Israelites go to the wilderness for their worship. However, Pharaoh hardened his heart and refused Moses’ requests. This week in parashah Bo, there are three more..