Kids Learning: V’Zot HaBerachah 5.11 Debarim (Deuteronomy) 33:1-34:12

V’Zot HaBerachah- Shared Reading Torah Portions 5.11: Debarim (Deuteronomy) 33:1-34:12 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: V’Zot HaBerachah Meaning: “And this is the Blessing” The Torah Portion this week is the last Portion and is called V’Zot HaBerachah (וְזֹאת הַבְּרָכָה), basically meaning ‘and this is the Blessing‘. Moshe blesses the people and passes away on Mount Nebo. Chapter 33: This week …

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: Ekev 5.3 Debarim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25

Ekev- Shared Reading Torah Portions 5.3: Debarim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Ekev Meaning: “Because of” The Torah Portion this week is called Ekev (עקב), which means “heel”, or “because of”. This week, Moshe is still recapping all the events the children of Yashra’el have been through since Mitsrayim (Egypt) and reminds them to keep YHWH’s commands! Chapter …

Kids Learning: Debarim 5.1 Debarim (Deuteronomy) 1:1-3:22

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: Pinehas (Pinchas) 4.8 Bamidbar (Numbers) 25:10-30:1

Pinehas (Pinchas)- Shared Reading Torah Portions 4.8: Bamidbar (Numbers) 25:10-30:1 Hebrew Word/Phrase of the Week: Pinehas (Pinchas) Meaning: the Name of a Lewite (son of El’azer, grandson of Aharon) Pinehas or Pinchas (פנחס), is Aharon’s grandson, and the zealous man that stops the YHWH’s plague from spreading by setting an example for the people. Moshe is near his time to …