This week’s Torah reading comes from Exodus 25:1-27:19.  It is called Parashat Terumah.  Here is a brief commentary from Baruch: In this week’s Torah portion many of the vessels of the Tabernacle are discussed. The covering for the Ark is a separate vessel which Moses speaks of in chapter 25 verses 17-22. The name of …

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This week’s Torah Reading is from Exodus 21:1-24:18.  It is called Parashat Mishpatim.  Here is a brief commentary from Baruch: There is a general principle in the Bible which says, “…no man may see Me (G-d) and live” Exodus 33:20. Yet G-d is gracious and there are a few exceptions to this rule. One such …

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