Debarim- Shared Reading Torah Portions 5.1: Debarim (Deuteronomy) 1:1-3:22 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Debarim Meaning: “Words” Debarim (דברים), meaning “words”, is not only the last book of the Torah, but also the name of this first portion too. Moshe summarizes the journey up for the children of Yashra’el. Chapter 1: So before Moshe passes away, he repeats the words …
Kids Learning: Vayishlach 1.8 Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 32:3-36:43
Vayishlach- Shared Reading Torah Portions 1.8: Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 32:3-36:43 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Vayishlach Meaning: ‘He Sent’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Vayishlach (וישלח), and it means “He sent ”. “And Ya’acob sent messengers before him to Esaw his brother..”. In this sad lesson, we learn not only about Ya’acob reuniting with his brother Esaw, but his …
Kids Learning: Toldot 1.6: Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 25:19-28:9
Toldot- Shared Reading Torah Portions 1.6: Bereshith (Genesis) Chapters 25:19-28:9 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Toldot Meaning: ‘Family History’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Toldot (תולדות), and it means “ Family History.” Toldot tells a lot about Yitshaq’s family life, as well as Ya’acob’s deception in order to receive the family blessing Chapter 25 (cont.): Continuing from our last …