Parsha (double) Vayakhail-P’kudi: First Things First

This week begins the season of double parshas (weekly Torah portions).  For those of you asking yourselves what I am talking about, let me explain. The calender of the family of Yisrael is lunar based meaning that each month begins with the sighting of the new moon.  Ordinarily, the year has twelve of these months.  However, haShem (god) mentions that the month that includes the holiday of Pesach (Passover) is the month of spring.  So, to keep the month of … Continue reading