Sabbath Reading for week 17, 2009, April 18th Shab...

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 cleansing of the priests.

Shabbat Shemini (on the Eight [day]) -Reading an C...

Shabbat Commentary for 14th week, 2008, Shabbat Reading Shemini – on the Eight (day)”: 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 cleansing of the priests. In the midst of the “festivities” we read of the sudden death...