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Re’eh – Love myself a good loophole

Hey Jesse!! It was so wonderful to see you and your parents this past Shabbat. Here’s the notes for the drasha. == “Re’eh,” summary: Re’eh means “See”. The texts says “see!! I place before you today a blessing and a curse —...

Ekev – Gratefulness

Ekev is named after its second word which means literally “on the heel of”, i.e. “in consequence of” your obedience. It starts with one of the prominent themes of Devarim, Deuteronomy: whether or not God carries out the covenantal terms depends on the people of...

What a trip – Matot Masei

Matot-Masei: what a trip Summary: The name of the Parshah, “Matot,” means “Tribes,” and it is found in Numbers 30:2. The name of the Parshah, “Masei,” means “Journeys,” and it is found in Numbers 33:1. They are usually read together – the next time they will be read...

Yitro ~ thoughts and actions

Yitro – “Yitro,” is translated as “Jethro”, as in the name of Moshe’s father-in-law. He hears of the great miracles, comes from Midian to the Israelite camp, bringing with him Moses’ wife and two sons. He advises Moses to appoint a hierarchy of...