PARSHAS BEREISHIS

  • Rabbi Moshe Rockove
  • October 25, 2021
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Parshas Shemini
This week’s Torah portion, Parshas Shemini, details the events that took place the day the Mishkan was consecrated. Aaron brings special sacrifices in honor of the occasion. Moshe and Aaron bless the assembled Jews with the benediction that G-d’s glory should rest on their handiwork, the Mishkan. Tragically, Aaron’s two sons, Nadav and Avihu, die […]
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  • Rabbi Moshe Rockove
  • October 25, 2021
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Parshas Tzav
This week's Torah portion, Tzav, focuses on the kohanim (priests) and provides details about the daily mishkan (tabernacle) service. The parsha discusses the various karbanos (offerings) that the kohanim would offer and also mentions that the kohanim must bring offerings with the proper intent. Each offering must be eaten in a state of ritual purity. […]
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  • Rabbi Moshe Rockove
  • October 25, 2021
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Summary of Parshas Vayikra
This week's Torah portion, Parshas Vayikra, discusses the different korbanos (offerings) that the Jews brought in the mishkan (tabernacle) as part of their service to G-d. Besides the daily offering, known as korban tamid, there were 3 optional and 2 obligatory offerings. The optional offerings were brought when one had the desire to show his […]
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  • Rabbi Moshe Rockove
  • October 25, 2021
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Summary of Parshas Pekudei
Parshat Pekudei begins with an accounting of the gold, silver and copper that the people contributed to the Mishkan. The Torah details the making of the bigdei kehuna - the priestly vestments worn by the kohanim while serving in the Mishkan. After all the vessels and garments are completed, G-d tells Moshe where to place […]
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  • Rabbi Moshe Rockove
  • October 25, 2021
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Summary of Parshas Vayakhel
Parshas Vayakhel begins by briefly mentioning the laws of Shabbos and then proceeds to the main theme of the Parsha, the construction of the mishkan (tabernacle).  Moses assembles the entire nation of Israel and lists the raw materials that G-d has instructed them to use.  The Jewish People donate everything that is needed.  The nesi'im […]
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  • Rabbi Moshe Rockove
  • October 25, 2021
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Summary of Parshas Tetzave
Parshat Tetzave concerns itself almost exclusively with the Kohanim (Priests). After stipulating that the Kohanim are defined as Aaron and his children, the Torah then introduces the special garments they wear when performing the service in the mishkan (tabernacle). Just as those who serve in a royal palace wear special uniforms, the Kohanim wear special […]
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  • Rabbi Moshe Rockove
  • October 25, 2021
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Summary of Parshas Teruma
Parshat Terumah discusses the construction of the mishkan, a "traveling Temple" in which the Divine Presence rested during the Jews' travels in the desert and until the Temple was built in Jerusalem. G-d narrates to Moshe the exact measurements of the construction components and the holy vessels, along with a list of materials to be […]
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  • Rabbi Moshe Rockove
  • October 25, 2021
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Summary of Parshas Mishpatim
Parshat Mishpatim, which begins right after G-d's revelation to the Jewish People at Mt. Sinai, deals primarily with civil law.  Many different laws are mentioned.  Among them: laws relating to the indentured Jewish servant; to the damage of personal property (how much one is responsible to pay); to the liability of borrowers and watchmen (for […]
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