Kids Learning: 2.8 Tetzaveh Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 27:20-30:10

Tetzaveh- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.8: Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 27:20-30:10 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Tetzaveh Meaning: ‘Command’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Tetzaveh (תצוה), meaning, ‘You shall command’. YHWH gives the commands of lighting the menorah, what the Kohanim (Priests) are to wear, how to set them apart and how to build the incense table. Chapter 27 (cont.): Last …

Kids Learning: 2.7 Terumah Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 25:1-27:19

Terumah- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.7: Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 25:1-27:19 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Terumah Meaning: ‘Contribution’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Terumah (תרומה), because of the contribution that YHWH says they should take up for him. In this Torah Portion, YHWH reveals instructions for his Tabernacle, the ark, his menorah and more. Chapter 25: Last week, we …

Kids Learning: 2.6 Mishpatim Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 21:1-24:18

Mishpatim- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.6: Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 21:1-24:18 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Mishpatim Meaning: ‘Judgments’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Mishpatim (משפטים), meaning “judgments.” YHWH tells the people what they should do when specific situations arise, and Moshe stays on the mountain for 40 days and 40 nights. Chapter 21: Last week, we learned about the 10 …

Kids Learning: 2.5 Yithro Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 18:1-20:23

Yithro- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.5: Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 18:1-20:23 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Yithro Meaning: ‘His Excellence’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Yitro (יתרו), which means ‘His excellence’- a title used here for Re’u’el, Moshe’s father-in-law. In this portion, we read about YHWH descending on Mount Sinai and giving the 10 commandments. Chapter 18:  Yithro, Moshe’s father-in-law …

BeShalach

בְּשַׁלַּח Parshah Beshalach Exodus (Shemoth) 13:17-17:16 “And it came to be, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that Elohim did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, though that was nearer, for Elohim said, “Lest the people regret when they see fighting, and return to Mitsrayim.”- Shemoth (Exodus) 13:17 This Torah Portion is called בְּשַׁלַּח …

Kids Learning: 2.4 Beshalach Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 13:17-17:16

Beshalach- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.4: Shemoth (Exodus) Exodus 13:17-17:16 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Beshalach Meaning: ‘When He Sent’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Beshalach (בשלח), which means “When he sent.“ This is because Pharaoh sent the people out.  This Torah Portion has spectacular events that show the might of YHWH.  Chapter 13 (Cont.): Last week, we learned that …

Kids Learning: 2.2 Va’era Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 6:2-9:35

Va’era- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.2: Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 6:2-9:35 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Va’era Meaning: ‘I Appeared’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Va’era (וארא), meaning, “And I Appeared”. As YHWH appeared to Abraham, Yitshaq and Ya’acob, he is establishing his covenant and plaguing Mitsrayim until Pharaoh will let his people go! Chapter 6 (cont.): In last week’s Torah …

Kids Learning: 2.1 Shemoth Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 1:1-6:1

Shemoth- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.1: Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 1:1-6:1 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Shemoth Meaning: ‘Names’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Shemoth (שמות), meaning, “Names”.  A baby is born during a time that it’s dangerous to be a Hebrew baby boy, and the time comes that YHWH remembers his covenant and is preparing the way. Chapter 1: In the …