In this week’s parsha, Parshat Devarim, Moshe starts his final speech to the Children of Israel. He reminds the people that God “multiplied you, and behold, you are today as the stars of the heavens in abundance.” This is a fulfillment of the promise God had made to Abraham back in Parshat Lech Lecha that his descendents would be as numerous as the stars of the heaven. Most kids love stars and glitter so this is a chance to do any variation of a star craft.
I’m always excited when art and technology collide and this new platta (hot plate) seems to get it just right. Looking forward to brightening up my kitchen with it.
One of the challenges with tefilla is creating a meaningful tefilla experience. A new series of Siddurim on the market is tackling just that.
In this week’s parsha we are inspired by the daughters of Tzlafchad.
Parshat Pinchas teaches us the significance of being significant – through our census and through our inheritance rights.
This week’s Torah reading mentions “bikkurim” — first fruits.
In Parshat Pinchas, we meet the five daughters of Tzelafchad: Machlah, No’ah, Chaglah, Milkah and Tirtzah. When Tzelafchad dies, these daughters petition Moshe to grant them their father’s inheritance since he had no sons.
We’re recreating a famous Torah scene!
This week’s Parsha, Parshat Chukat, includes a very enigmatic episode:
