Parsha B’ha’alotcha: The Whole Torah in Pieces

This week we read the parsha (Torah portion) called B’ha’alotcha which means, “When you cause something to be lifted up or raised.”  This word is used in reference to Aharon lifting up the candles of the menorah and is part of an idea that haShem (god) is telling Moshe (Moses) to tell to Aharon.  HaShem basically wants Aharon to cause the candles of the menorah to be lifted to have their light shine opposite the face of the menorah.  We … Continue reading