Vayikra (Wayyiqra)

ויקרא Parshat Wayyiqra (Vayikra) Leviticus 1:1-6:7 And YaHuWaH called to Mosheh, and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying… – Wayyiqra 1:1 This section of Torah is called ויקרא “Wayiqra” meaning “and he called.” The word קרא Qara, from which comes the phrase “Wayiqra”, means literally to proclaim, pronounce, announce, preach etc. ויקרא Wayiqra is the name of this entire …

Kids Learning: 2.11 Pekudei Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 38:20-40:38

Pekudei- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.11: Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 38:20-40:38 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Pekudei Meaning: ‘Accounts’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Pekudei (פקודי), which means “Accounts.” This  continues where we left off with the building of all the items needed for the Mishkan (The Dwelling Place of YHWH). Chapter 38: And so Betsal’el son of Uri, son of Hur, …

Kids Learning: 2.10 Vayakhel Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 35:1-38:20

Vayakhel- Shared Reading Torah Portions 2.10: Shemoth (Exodus) Chapters 35:1-38:20 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Vayakhel Meaning: ‘He Assembled’ This week’s Torah Portion is called Vayakhel (ויקהל), which means “and he assembled.“ Moshe assembles the people, and together they make the items needed for the Mishkan (the Dwelling Place of YHWH).  Chapter 35: Moshe gathers together all the children of Yashra’el and …

Pekudei

פקודי Parshat Pekudei Shemoth (Exodus) 38:21-40:38 These were the appointments of the Dwelling Place, the Dwelling Place of the Witness, which was appointed by the command of Mosheh, for the service of the Lewites, by the hand of Ithamar, son of Aharon the priest. – Shemoth (Exodus) 38:21 The word פקודי Pekudei literally means “accounts.” Mosheh (Mushah) made פקודי Pekudei, an accounting …

VaYakhel

ויקהל Parashat WaYakhel (VaYakhel) Shemoth (Exodus) 35:1-38:20 And Mosheh assembled all the congregation of the children of Yisrael, and said to them, “These are the Words which YaHuWaH has commanded you to do – Shemoth (Exodus) 35:1 This Torah Portion is called ויקהל “WaYakhel” which literally means “and he assembled.” The root word of this phrase is קהל “Qahal” which literally means “assembly.” …

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 …

Tetzaveh

תצוה Parshat Tetzaweh (Tetzaveh) Shemoth (Exodus) 27:20-30:10 “And you, you are to command the children of Yashar’al (Yisrael) to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to burn continually.”– Shemoth (Exodus) 27:20  The Torah portion begins and you are to תצוה “tetzaweh” which is loosely translated “command.” However, the Hebrew word תצוה  “tetzaweh” …

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 …

Terumah

תְּרוּמָה Parshat Terumah Shemoth (Exodus) 25:1-27:19 “And Yahuwah spoke to Mosheh, saying, “Speak to the children of Yisrael (Israel), that they take up a contribution for Me. From everyone whose heart moves him you shall take up My contribution.” Shemoth (Exodus) 25:1-2 YaHuWaH commanded Mosheh (Mushah) to take a contribution or תְּרוּמָה Terumah which literally means an “uplifting.” The contribution was to be …

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 …