Jethro(Yitro) Exodus(Sh’mot) 18:1-20:23
Torah Portion: Jethro(Yitro) Exodus(Sh’mot) 18:1-20:23
Haftorah Reading: Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6
This week we have studied a Torah portion named for the father-in-law of Moshe. Jethro heard of all the great things G-d had done for Israel and came to visit Moshe to see for himself. He also brought along Moshe’s wife and two sons.
V’Zot HaBracha (And This Blessing) D’Varim (Deuteronomy) 33-34
Torah Portion: V’Zot HaBracha (And This Blessing) D’Varim (Deuteronomy) 33-34
Tonight we study the last Torah Portion of the year. It is the final speech of Moshe to the people before he goes up on the mountain to die. When we read his words it is touching to see that even in this last hour before his death his main concern is for the people and their new leader, not of himself.
Korach B’midbar (Numbers) 16-18
Torah Portion: Korach B’midbar (Numbers) 16:1-18:32
HafTorah: I Samuel 11:14-12:22
This Shabbat we read about one of the most serious rebellions against Moses and Aaron. In this rebellion we see three different groups come up against the leaders of Israel. If you remember this rebellion occurs following the incident of the spies. The people learned that their decision not to go up with G-d and enter the land resulted in everyone over 20 years old being judged by G-d with the fate of never seeing the Land of Promise. I am sure the people were demoralized and downcast, ripe for insurrection.