Kids Learning: Nitzavim 5.8 Debarim (Deuteronomy) 29:9-30:20

Nitzavim- Shared Reading Torah Portions 5.8: Debarim (Deuteronomy) 29:9-30:20 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Nitzavim Meaning: “Standing” The Torah Portion this week is called Nitzavim (נצבים ), meaning “Standing”. The sojourners and people to come are given the same opportunity to take part in YHWH’s agreement (covenant) as the children of Yashra’el. Chapter 29: As Moshe’s speaking to the people, …

Kids Learning: Ki Tavo (Ki Tabo) 5.7 Debarim (Deuteronomy) 26:1-29:8

Ki Tavo- Shared Reading Torah Portions 5.7: Debarim (Deuteronomy) 26:1-29:8 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Ki Tavo (Ki Tabo) Meaning: “When you come in” The Torah Portion this week is called Ki Tavo (כי תבוא), meaning “When you come in”. This portion goes over a few things the children of Yasha’el are to do when they come into the land- …

Kids Learning: Balaq (Balak) 4.7 Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2-25:9

Balaq (Balak)- Shared Reading Torah Portions 4.7: Bamidbar (Numbers) 22:2-25:9 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Balaq (Balak) Meaning: a Moabite king’s name The Torah Portion this week is called Balaq (Balak, בלק), named after a king of Moab. This king seeks out a sorcerer to curse the children of Yashra’el and things don’t end up going his way. Chapter 22 …

Kids Learning: Korach (Qorah) 4.5 Bamidbar (Numbers)16:1-18:32

Korach (Qorah)- Shared Reading Torah Portions 4.5: Bamidbar (Numbers) 16:1-18:32 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Korach (Qorah) Meaning: (Name of a Lewite) The Torah Portion this week is called Korah, (korach, קורח), (Qorah) the name of a Lewite we get to read about this time. The people are given into jealousy and make some bad decisions. YHWH punishes the people …

Kids Learning: 4.3 Beha’alotcha Bamidbar (Numbers) Chapters 8:1-12:15

Beha’alotcha- Shared Reading Torah Portions 4.3: Bamidbar (Numbers) 8:1-12:15 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Beha’alotcha Meaning: ”When you ascend” The Torah Portion this week is called Beha’alot’cha (בהעלותך), meaning “When you ascend.” This time we learn about the what’s going on after the first year of being in the Wilderness and how things are so quickly turning sour. Chapter 8:  …

Kids Learning: 3.10 Bechukotai (Wayyiqra) [Leviticus] Chapters 26:3-27:34

 Bechukotai- Shared Reading Torah Portions 3.10: Vayikra (Wayyiqra) [Leviticus] Chapters 26:3-27:34 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Bechukotai Meaning: “In my Statues” This week’s Torah Portion is called Bechukotai (בחקותי), meaning “In my Statutes.” YHWH gives his tells us all the wonderful or bad things that can happen if his people do or don’t keep his commands. Chapter 26: Next YHWH tells Moshe …

Kids Learning: 3.5 Metzorah (Wayyiqra) [Leviticus] Chapters 14:1-15:33

Metzorah- Shared Reading Torah Portions 3.5 Metzorah (Wayyiqra) [Leviticus] Chapters 14:1-15:33 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Metzorah Meaning: “Leper” This week’s Torah Portion is called Metzorah (מצורע) and means “leper”. YHWH tells Moshe what the Priests (Kohen) are to do in situations such as when someone may have leprosy. Chapter 14: Last week we learned what to do if someone was pronounced unclean. …

Kids Learning: 2.9 Ki Tisa Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 30:11-34:35

Ki Tisa- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.9: Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 30:11-34:35 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Ki Tisa Meaning: ‘When you lift up’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Ki Tisa (כי תשא), meaning “when you lift up.” This reading is about the golden calf, the tablets with the 10 commands and Moshe’s encounter with YHWH. Chapter 30 (cont.):  YHWH speaks to …

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 …