This week’s Portion, Shemini, opens with God (through Moses) commanding Aaron and his sons to make offerings for themselves and for the children of Israel “…because today YHWH is appearing to you.” (Leviticus 9:4) The offerings are made “And YHWH’s glory appeared to all the people.” (Leviticus 9:23) in the form of a fire which […]
Shalom Kitah Gimel Students and Families #21
Welcome back from vacation. Class began with a student leading the Blessings for Torah Study and cookies. Students also led the attendance conversation and discovered that Haona lo choref. (“The season is not winter.”) Haona aviv. (“The season is spring.”) YAY! Modern Hebrew Language Drum roll! Trumpets! I’m pleased to announce that our modern Hebrew […]
Shabbat Commentary – Tzav
My Torah commentary for this Shabbat is dedicated to the memory of our brother-in-law whose actions throughout his life exemplified the Mitzvah of G’milut Chasadim (Acts of Loving Kindness). Zichrono L’Bracha – May his memory be for a Blessing. This week’s Portion, Tzav, describes in detail the procedures which the priests (Aaron and his sons) […]
Shabbat Commentary – Vayikra
WARNING! This post contains material which may be disturbing to some readers. If you are squeamish, a vegetarian, or passionate about animal rights, you may want to quickly exit this site and avoid engaging in the study of this week’s Torah Portion, Vayikra. For you brave folks who’ve chosen to remain, Vayikra (the first Portion […]
Shalom Kitah Gimel Students and Families #20
We began as we do every week with a student leading the Blessings for Torah Study and cookies. The student who led the attendance conversation challenged the class by asking the questions out of order. Students still readily responded with the correct answers. Modern Hebrew Language To review language patterns and vocabulary which students had […]
Shabbat Commentary – Pekudei
In this week’s Torah Portion, Pekudei, Moses gives an accounting of the precious materials which the children of Israel contributed for the building and furnishing of the Mishkan. The items made from these contributions are meticulously described and include the priestly garments and ornaments, as well as the structural elements and ritual “equipment.” God commands […]
Shalom Kitah Gimel Students and Families #19
Shalom. Students led the Blessings for Torah Study and cookies. In our attendance conversation, students commented that even though Ha ona choref (“The season is winter.”), it felt more like spring today. Modern Hebrew Language Students were given one minute to review the vocabulary words which had been assigned for homework. Then, without the help […]
Shabbat Commentary – Va-Yak’hel
This week’s Torah Portion, Va-Yak’hel, echoes previous Portions. Moses addresses the children of Israel and repeats the instructions which God gave him for building the Mishkan and creating the furnishings and sacred accouterments associated with worship in this Holy Space. As God instructed, Moses begins by warning the children of Israel that no work is […]
Shalom Kitah Gimel Students and Families #18
Shalom Kitah Gimel Students and Families. Today students led the Blessings for Torah Study and cookies and the attendance conversation. Modern Hebrew Language Students were given 2 minutes to look over the vocabulary words which they’d been assigned last week for homework. We then applied these words to the Surprise Box game. Each student, in […]
Take It From Here #1 – Surprise Box
This post is the first of a series with the title, “Take It From Here.” The “Take It From Here” posts briefly describe an activity, a project, or a teaching strategy for you to take away and either use as is or modify to fit your grade level and learning environment. The ideas are meant […]
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