Shabbat Vayetze Readings and Commentary...

Genesis 28:10–32:3; Hosea 12:13–14:10 Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: Jacob begins his walk with God which was not so easy at the beginning, thus the emphasis is on “And he departed.” He left for a foreign country and place called Haran – far away from his father’s house. It was important that God reassured him of the promise: “…Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever...

Shabbat Shlach Lecha Readings and Commentary...

Numbers chapters 13:1 – 15:41; Haftara: 2:1-24 by Michael Schneider, Jerusalem Commentary: On this Shabbat, we find the story of the 12 spies (Numbers 13:1 – 15:41), the first Mossad. Moses sent the spies to scout the Promised Land. How many people are there? What are their military capabilities? Is the land fruitful? (13:18-20). Those are legitimate questions that responsible people should and have to know. Ten...

Shabbat SHMINI and PARA Readings and Video Comment...

Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47 [Para aduma Parasha: Numbers 19]; Haftara: Ezekiel 36:16-38 (in years without Adar II 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17) Video Commentary by Rabbi Chaim Richman of The Temple Institute, Jerusalem: Abstract of the Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: This week’s parasha discusses two main issues: The first, the dedication of the Mishkan (tabernacle), which included sacrifices and the cleansing...

Shabbat Vayetze Readings and Commentary...

Genesis 28:10–32:3; Hosea 12:13–14:10 Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: Jacob begins his walk with God which was not so easy at the beginning, thus the emphasis is on “And he departed.” He left for a foreign country and place called Haran – far away from his father’s house. It was important that God reassured him of the promise: “…Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever...

Parashat Korach Sabbath Commentary...

Numbers 16:1 – 18:32; Haftara: Isaiah 66:1–24 Abstract of the Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: This Shabbat’s Torah reading is about Korah’s rebellion. Korah descends from the Levitical family of Kehat. Altogether, there were 250 renowned men that “rose up” against Moses by doubting his and Aaron’s authority as the chosen national leaders. As if the separation of the Levites by...

Parashat Shabbat Shlach Lecha Commentary...

Numbers chapters 13:1 – 15:41; Haftara: Joshua 2,1-24 by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem Commentary: On this Shabbat, we find the story of the 12 spies (Numbers 13:1 – 15:41), the first Mossad. Moses sent the spies to scout the Promised Land. How many people are there? What are their military capabilities? Is the land fruitful? (13:18-20). Those are legitimate questions that responsible people should...

Parashat Shabbat BeHalotecha Video Commentary...

Numbers 8:1 – 12:16; Zechariah 2,14 – 4,7 Extract: …And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses. And this work of the candlestick was of beaten gold, unto the shaft thereof, unto the flowers thereof, was beaten work: according unto the pattern which the LORD had shewed Moses, so he made the candlestick. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,...

Parashat Shabbat Naso Video Commentary...

Numbers 4:21-7:89; Judges 13:2-25 This parashat Naso tells us about to treat jealousy in a marriage, about tests between husbands and wives. Next theme is the Priestly Blessing saying (Birkat Kohanim – Numbers 6:24–26): Yewarechecha Adonai we-yischmerecha. Ya’er Adonai panaw elecha we-yechunekha. Yissa Adonai panaw elecha we-yassem lecha Schalom! May Adonai bless you and guard you May Adonai make his face shine...

Parashat Shabbat Bamidbar Video Commentary...

Numeri 1:1 – 4,20; Haftara: Hosea 2:1 – 22 Abstract of the Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem The fourth book of Mose, of the Torah, describes the 40 years of the wandering of the SECOND generation, who were born in the desert and did not know personally Egypt. Only they were to enter the Promise Land – except Josua and Caleb. Josua and Caleb were LIVING BY FAITH and NOT BY SIGHT! They...

Parashat Shabbat BeHar – BeChukkotai Commentary...

Leviticus 25:1 – 27:34; Jeremia 32:6-27 Abstract of a Commentary on this parasha by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: This week we again have a double Torah portion. In the first part, “BeHar – At the mount (Sinai),” God’s appointed times of rest are stressed. God ordered resting times for mankind and for nature, which He connected with the number seven (sheva). In Hebrew, a week is called...