Month: July 2023

THE DECALOGUE (“Ten Commandments”) – Deut. 5:6-18 Here is a modern interpretation of the Decalogue from Congregation Ner Shalom in Cotati, CA: I am the Lord your God (Give your heart to what matters) Don’t worship idols (Don’t devote your time and energy to harmful distractions) Don’t take God’s name in vain (Choose your words with care) Remember …

PARSHA From Reform Judaism https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/dvarim D’varim (דְּבָרִים – Hebrew for “words”) – Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 These are the words that Moses addressed to all Israel on the other side of the Jordan. – Deuteronomy 1:1 SUMMARY Moses begins his final words of instruction to the Children of Israel, focusing first on recounting their physical journey. (1:1-21) …

WORDS TO REMEMBER From The Haftarah Commentary by Plaut-Stern, p.426 And if you swear by the living God in truth, justice, and righteousness, then nations shall find blessing in you, and glory in you. (Jer. 4:2) DOUBLE PARSHA From Reform Judaism https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/matot-masei Matot – Mas’ei (מַטּוֹת – מַסְעֵי The Tribes / The Marches of [the …

GLEANINGS Words To Remember From The Haftarah Commentary by Plaut-Stern, p.414 Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you; before you were born, I set you apart. (Jer. 1:5) JULY BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, AND SIGNIFICANT EVENTS Mazal Tov – Mazal Bueno to all those celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or significant event during the Month …