by Eric C. Martienssen | May 6, 2010 | Current Shabbat-Reading
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...
by Eric C. Martienssen | Apr 22, 2010 | Current Shabbat-Reading
“Be Holy Ones”, is the name of this Sabbath (Kedoshim) – “We?” Noa is asking in her song: Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27; Amos 9:7-15 (Ezekiel 22:1-16) Abstract of the Commentary on this Shabbat by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: Our...
by Eric C. Martienssen | Apr 8, 2010 | Current Shabbat-Reading
Begin with a Sabbath Song: Leviticus 9:1–11:47; II Samuel 6:1-7:17 By Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem Commentary: This week’s parasha discusses two main issues: The first, the dedication of the Mishkan (tabernacle), which included sacrifices and the...
by Eric C. Martienssen | Mar 4, 2010 | Current Shabbat-Reading
Exodus 30:11–34:35; Numbers 19: Ezechiel 36:16-38 ▼ Sabbath Song: Abstract of the Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: This weekly portion (parashat) begins with ransom (kofer nefesh) and atonement money (kessef kippurim) in the value of “half a...
by Eric C. Martienssen | Sep 27, 2009 | Current Themes
Erev Yom Kippur: Kol Nidre Yom Kippur: Lev. 16:1-34; Numbers 29:7-11; Isaiah 57:14–58:14; Lev. 18:1-30; Micha 7:18-20; Book Jona Avinu Malkeinu: Our Father, Our King Video: An array of images representing Jewish, Muslim and Christian Prayer, Pointing to the idea that...
