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Parsha R’ay: The Soul Torah

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The parsha (weekly Torah portion) we we are reading this week is called R’ay, which is the command form of the verb to see.  The parsha begins with Moshe (Moses) commanding the people to see that he is putting before them a blessing and a curse, depending on if they follow in haShem’s (god) way or not.  We then read where they are supposed to do this ritual of blessing and curse, and of another warning to follow the laws, … Continue reading →

Blessing the Trees

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Last week started the Jewish month of Nissan.  And it continues through April 22nd this year.  I mention this because Nissan is a very special month.  The Torah refers to it as the month of spring.  It is for this reason we have leap year in the Jewish calendar:  the month of Nissan must always be in the spring. Because Nissan is the month of spring, it is given a special honor:  it is the month that we bless the … Continue reading →