Tag Archives: Weekly Portion
Weekly Torah Portion – Terumah
Meaning of the name The portion is named Terumah,, literally "offering", because it begins with God telling Moses to command the people to bring offerings that will be used in building the Desert Tabernacle. The portion contains detailed explanations as to the different cultic artifacts that are to be made for the Tabernacle. The [...]
Weekly Torah Portion – Mishpatim
Meaning of the name The portion is named , "ordinances", because it begins with laws that Moses is supposed to give to the people. The portion of Mishpatim contains a unique compilation of laws, mostly regarding everyday life and the legal questions it brings about. The laws concern slaves, violence, responsibility of owners towards [...]
This week’s Torah portion- Yitro
Meaning of the name The portion is named , the Hebrew name for Jethro, because the beginning of the portion tells us of Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, who comes to see him in the desert. At the beginning of the portion we hear of Jethro, the Midianite priest who was Moses’ father in law, who [...]
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