“The cloud of the God was above the tabernacle by day, and fire was at it by night, in the sight of all the tribe of Israel, throughout all their journeys (Exodus 38).” Because by day you don't see the fire, only the smoke. So we carried the fire in the Arc of Covenant. #Parasha
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This week some have focused their #parasha studies on Jewish views on abortion. Today especially, the question of how we value and evaluate life takes me far beyond the abortion debate, thinking of all the other ways in which life is valued or not in our world.
Todays #Torahthought as I study the #parasha: The Israelites seem to disobey Moses’ instructions. Some may have done so intentionally but this commentary notes that some of them may legitimately not have known any better (ie they never got the instructions). (Continued in comments)
Today’s thought on the #parasha inspired by my daily study with the @steinsaltzcenter app: The Israelites rewrite their memories of Egypt in their panic over surviving the harshness of the wilderness. (Continued in comments)
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Some of you may recall the antisemitic experiences I endured earlier this year at my job. Well, there have been several attempts to make amends. Click below to read what they are, and how it ties into #Chanukkah and #parasha especially. #musings
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