Monthly Archives: September 2011

WALKING TOGETHER IN 5772

Here comes a New Year, Rosh Hashanah 5772. The Torah calls Rosh Hashanah “yom t’ruah” — the day of the Shofar call. A sound we look forward to all year long. For all my readers, I hope and pray that … Continue reading

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STANDING TOGETHER

Deuteronomy chapters 29-30 takes place on Moses’ last day. Here he concludes his parting message to his people. First he details all those who stand before him, not just standing — as in the Hebrew verb “om-dim” — but firmly … Continue reading

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WHEN YOU GO OUT…

WHEN YOU GO OUT   This week’s Torah reading in Deuteronomy 21-25 starts with the words Kee Tey-tzey — “When you go out.”  In the course of the Sedrah we find many different laws, dealing with situations as different as family … Continue reading

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