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Torah Portions

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 Torah Portion Chukat (B’midbar 19:1 – 22:1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:26:50

This is our d'rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Chukat.  Who can render something pure from something that is impure? This is the prevailing theme in this Torah portion. In the ritual of the Red Heifer and again in the Brazen Serpent, we see this paradox. Ultimately, what we are supposed to see is the nature and role of the Messiah Y'shua. Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Chukat.pdf

 Torah Portion – Korah (B’midbar 16:1-18:32) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:48

This is our d'rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Korah. Rather than complaining about a lack of food and water, this portion describes a full scale revolt against Moses and Aaron coming from two different factions - one led by Korah the Levite and another led by chief men of the tribe of Reuben. As we learn, this revolt is effectively a rebellion against God and His commands. As other rebels in Scripture, Korah poses as one who speaks for the people while disguising his own ambitions. In the end, the rebellion is put down in dramatic fashion and, still, the people continue to grumble and murmur. In this portion we see that Korah's rebellion is equivalent to not believing Moses and attempting to replace those God has chosen. Could it then be said that those who reject what Moses wrote and those who feel the church has replaced Israel - God's chosen - are doing the same thing as Korah, Dathan and Abiram? Hope you enjoy the teaching. Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Korah.pdf

 Torah Portion – Shelach L’cha (B’midbar 13:1-15:41) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:06:53

This is our d'rash (commentary) on the torah portion, shelach l'cha or "send for yourself." In this portion, Israel is at the threshold of crossing into the land of Canaan. However, an expedition of twelve scouts intended to discover how to take the land turned into an evil report that concluded, "we are unable to take the land." As a result, the conquest of Canaan was delayed by almost forty years. In this torah portion we also learn how this ominous day proved to be a day of mourning and lamentation for future generations as well for tradition says this day was 9 Av. Yet, we also learn that God always has someone who goes against the grain of popular opinion as we see with Caleb and Joshua - the only two men of their generation to cross over into Canaan. Also contained in this sidrah are the laws concerning the tzitzit ("fringes"). In this commandment we see the necessity to gaze upon that which the Creator has given us to do rather than gaze upon the giants in the land. Much more! I hope you enjoy. Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Shelach-Lcha.pdf

 Torah Portion – Beha’alotcha (B’midbar 8:1 – 12:16) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:26:24

This is our d'rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Beha'alotcha or "when you kindle." In Leviticus 8, the Torah teaches of the consecration of the Kohenim. In Numbers 8, the Torah teaches of the consecration of the Levi'im (Levites) as they assume the position of the "firstborn" of Israel. In this torah portion we also learn of the Pesach sheni (second Passover) and its possible connection to a second exodus. Most notable in this portion is the murmuring against Moses and the lust for the food of Egypt. In this story we see how the Creator often grants His people what they wish but in order that they might discover that what they wanted was not what they needed. Blessings! Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Behaalotcha.pdf

 Torah Portion – Naso (B’midbar 4:21 – 7:89) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:46

This is our d'rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Naso or "take the sum." In this portion, the text continues to describe the division of the Levitical families and their duties concerning the transport of the Sanctuary. It also introduces us to the Ordeal of Jealousy and the vows of a Nazirite. In these two contrasting principles we see how disdainful it is when one does not walk above reproach compared to the one who separates himself from the world more than others by taking a vow of a nazir. Blessings! Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Naso.pdf

 Torah Portion: B’midbar (B’midbar 1:1-4:20) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:06:56

This is our d'rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Bemidbar or "in the wilderness." In this portion, we see how the tribes were numbered and assigned into four different camps. These camps with their respective standards are seen as the equivalent of the four living creatures who surround the Throne of God. We also how the Levitical families served as a "bodyguard" to the palace (mishkan) of the King. This is a very interesting portion and I hope you will enjoy the teaching. Blessings! Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Bemidbar.pdf

 Torah Portion – Bechukotai (Vayikra 26:3 – 27:34) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:13:40

This is our d'rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Bechukotai or "in my statutes." In this portion, the Scripture describes the blessings that come with obedience and details the judgments that come with disobedience. In this sidrah, Israel is warned that blatant disregard for God's commands have terrible consequences, in fact, five groups of seven punishments, each worse than the previous one. Yet, we also see that these punishments are not meant to destroy His people but to provoke them to repentance. This one is kind of special to me because this "my" torah portion - the one read the week and year I was born. Blessings! Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Bechukotai.pdf

 Torah Portion – Behar (Vayikra 25:1 – 26:2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 57:50

This is our d'rash (commentary) on the torah portion, Be'har or "on the mount." In this portion, the Scripture details two other commands of rest - the sh'mittah (sabbatical year) and the yovel (jubilee). One of the prevailing concepts in this sidrah is that the land is God's and is, therefore, expected to be in His service as well as His people. As we see in this portion, where the land is concerned, His people are considered "strangers" and "settlers" or, if you will, tenants with the responsibility to produce spiritual fruit as well as physical. Hope you enjoy! Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Behar.pdf

 Torah Portion – Emor (Vayikra 21:1 – 24:23) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:16:36

This is a commentary on the Torah portion Emor – “say.” This torah portion turns its attention back to the priests and their responsibility to maintain higher standards of purity. Though addressing the priests, we who have been called out of darkness into His marvelous light to be a royal priesthood should take note of the fact that, the Creator expects more from His people than He does those who are not. We are not permitted to excuse ourselves from our responsibility to be a light to the nations just because we wish to be like everybody else. To the contrary, our purpose is to sanctify His Name among the nations even if it means our life. We also see how on a couple of occasions, there seems to be exceptions made to the rigid standards God imposed upon the priests. In these seeming "exceptions" we see that God's standard is not relaxed but His primary attribute - mercy for those He loves - supersedes all. I hope you enjoy! Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Emor.pdf

 Torah Portion – Kedoshim (Vayikra 19:1 – 20:27) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:13:05

This is a commentary on the Torah portion Kedoshim – “Holy.” If  the previous portion begins what is regarded as lev ha'torah (the heart of the Torah), this portion is the "heart of the heart." This sidrah defines the call to Israel to be holy "because I the LORD your God am holy." This portion emphasizes the need to be holy - kadosh (set apart) - but in the right way and for the right purpose. While we cannot imitate God's purity entirely, we can imitate His attributes in that He is merciful, kind and generous. These traits manifest in how we treat parents, the stranger and people we do business with. Furthermore, because He is not aloof from the world, neither should we be aloof, meaning, though we are in the world we are not to partake of the world's deeds. We must be separate from them and, yet, still provide light to them. The sidrah also provides us with what many rabbis consider the "sum of the Torah" - the command to "love your neighbor as yourself." According to Y'shua, this command and the command to "love the LORD your God" summarizes, and is the basis for, all the other commands. This is at the heart of how we are to be "holy." Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Kedoshim.pdf

 Torah Portion – Acharei Mot (Vayikra 16:1 – 18:30) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:22:49

This is a commentary on the Torah portion Acharei Mot – “After the death.” This portion begins what is regarded as lev ha'torah (the heart of the Torah) and emphasizes how the Creator is to be approached and uses the death of Aaron's sons to make the point that it must not be done "at all times." The first section details the protocol and procedures of Yom Kippur - the Day of Atonement. In this we see shades of Y'shua's sacrifice as our heavenly High Priest as well as accentuating the fact that our Father is holy and, as his priests, we are not to disregard that holiness. The sidrah also addresses the pollution of idols, the sanctity of blood and forbidden relationships - all principles addressed in the letter sent from Jerusalem to the new believers in Acts 15. Hope you enjoy. Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Acharei-Mot.pdf

 Torah Portion – Metzorah (Vayikra 14:1 – 15:33) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:33

This is a commentary on the Torah portion Metzora - "Leper." In the previous Torah portion we learned about the affliction of tzarat and how it was the physical manifestation of a spiritual malady. In Metzora, instruction is given as to the procedure when a metzora is healed of his affliction. The distinctions between this ritual and most others sets it apart as something unusual. So unusual say the rabbis, that it was bound to attract attention. Perhaps, for this reason, it is said that this ritual was never performed in the history of Israel and would serve as a sign of Messiah's revival. So when Y'shua sent the leper to offer the gift Moses prescribed "as a testimony to them," He was sending the priests a message that the Messiah was at hand. Hope you enjoy. Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Metzorah.pdf

 Torah Portion – Tazriah (Vayikra 12:1 – 13:59) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:10

This is a commentary on the Torah portion Tazriah - "Conceive." Where the previous Torah portion emphasized those animals whose carcass could render someone unclean, this portion focuses on contamination resulting from what emanates from humans. The greater part of this sidrah details the plague of tzarat, most commonly treated as "leprosy," yet as we see, tzarat may be something entirely different than a simple skin disease. Scriptural evidence strongly suggests that tzarat is a physical manifestation of a spiritual condition - rabbincially said to be the result of lashon ha'ra (evil speech) and slander. Once again, the Torah seeks to teach us to distinguish between the clean and unclean and to understand the ramifications of partaking of things that are unholy. Hope you enjoy. Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Tazria.pdf

 Torah Portion – Sh’mini (Vayikra 9:1 – 11:47) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:28:14

This is a commentary on the Torah portion Sh'mini - "Eighth." All the preparation for and anticipation of the mishkan culminates on this the eighth day since the consecration of the priesthood began. Yet, on what should have been a joyous occasion for Aaron and his sons, this day turns out to be one of tragedy. The death of his sons, Nadav and Avihu, remind us that God is holy and, we must approach Him in the manner that He has prescribed. In this Torah portion we also see the introduction of kashrut - the dietary laws - and how this helps us to sharpen our spiritual senses that we may distinguish the holy from the profane and teach others to discern between the clean and unclean. Hope you enjoy. Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Shmini.pdf

 Torah Portion – Tzav (Vayikra 6:8 – 8:36) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:15

Where the previous torah portion addressed the people of Israel and the instructions of where and how they were to present their offerings, this sidrah addressed the priests and how they were perform their duties. These chapters essentially constitute a "how to" manual for the priests where these offerings are concerned. Some of the specifics of this teaching include the principle of "holy foods" and their ability to cause something that comes in contact with them to be deemed holy as well. I also look at the rabbinic belief that, among all the offerings, the todah or "thanksgiving" offering is considered to be supreme as well as eternal. I also compare Moses' humility, specifically when he washed Aaron and his sons, with that of Y'shua when He humbled himself to wash the feet of His disciples. Hope you enjoy. Download PDF by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://billcloud.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Tzav.pdf

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