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Parsha Summaries Posts

Summaries of the key points of each Parsha.
Parshas Shoftim Overview
Sept. 4, 2024

Parshas Shoftim Overview

Moshe directed the Israelites to appoint judges (שֹׁפְטִים‎) and officials for their tribes to govern the people with justice, with impartiality, and without bribes. "Justice, justice shalt thou follow," he said. Moshe warned the Israelites against …
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Parshas Balak Summary
July 17, 2024

Parshas Balak Summary

Balak, the king of Moav, was concerned about the Israelites' victories and asked the prophet Bilam to curse them. God told Bilam not to curse the blessed Israelites. Despite Balak's offers of wealth, Bilam initially refused to act against God's com…
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Parshas Shelach (שְׁלַח‎)
June 23, 2024

Parshas Shelach (שְׁלַח‎)

Parshas Shelach (שְׁלַח‎) The parashah tells the story of the twelve spies sent to assess the promised Land, commandments about offerings, the story of the Sabbath violator, and the commandment of the fringes (צִיצִת‎, tzitzis). It comprises 5,8…
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Parshas Beha'aloscha
June 16, 2024

Parshas Beha'aloscha

God commands Moshe to instruct Aaron to light the Menorah in the Mishkan. Levites are purified and consecrated to serve in place of the firstborn Israelites. God sets an age limit for Levite service in the Tent of Meeting, retiring them at 50. The P…
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Sefer Bamidbar Summary
June 4, 2024

Sefer Bamidbar Summary

Sefer Bamidbar delves into the initial census and priestly responsibilities. At the same time, Nasso further explores priestly duties, the Jewish encampment, matters of unfaithfulness, the Nazirite vows, and the consecration of the Tabernacle. Behaa…
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Parshas Bamidbar Overview
June 4, 2024

Parshas Bamidbar Overview

The Parsha consists of 7,393 Hebrew letters, 1,823 words, 159 verses, and 263 lines in a Torah Scroll. The Parsha emphasizes the meticulous organization and precision required while executing divine activities. It commences with the census of Israel…
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Sefer Vayikra Summary
June 4, 2024

Sefer Vayikra Summary

The sefer begins with the detailed laws and regulations regarding Karbanos, priestly ordination, the consecration of the Mishkan, Kosher laws, impurity resulting from childbirth, and certain skin diseases that emerge upon one's clothing, houses, and…
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Parshas Emor Overview
May 16, 2024

Parshas Emor Overview

Hashem instructed Moshe to relay the priestly laws to the Kohanim. The laws included rules on contact with dead bodies, grooming restrictions, marriage guidelines, and sacrificial practices.  Specific sacred occasions, such as Shabbas, Pesach,…
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Parshas Emor Summary
May 12, 2024

Parshas Emor Summary

God instructed Moshe to relay the priestly laws to the Kohanim. The regulations included prohibitions such as avoiding contact with the deceased, refraining from shaving any parts of their heads or beards, and abstaining from gashing their flesh. Ma…
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Parshas Kedoshim Summary
May 7, 2024

Parshas Kedoshim Summary

Parashas Kedoshim consists of 3,229 letters, 868 Hebrew words, and 64 verses. Initially, G-d commanded Moshe to convey to the Israelites the significance of holiness, as God is sacred. Within the "Holiness Code," G-d delineated the pathway to blessi…
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Parshas Achrei Mos Summary
May 2, 2024

Parshas Achrei Mos Summary

The Parsha commences with the Kohen's practice on Yom Kippur. Following the death of Aaron's sons, G-d instructed Moshe to relay to Aaron the prohibition of entering the Most Holy Place (קֹדֶשׁ הַקֳּדָשִׁים‎, Kodesh Ha-Kodashim) at will, as it could resu…
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Parshas Tazria
April 9, 2024

Parshas Tazria

Instructed by God, Moshe conveyed to the Israelites the regulations about the impurity of women after childbirth. A woman giving birth to a boy would be considered impure for seven days, followed by 33 days of purification. Conversely, if she gave b…
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Parshas Shemini Summary
April 2, 2024

Parshas Shemini Summary

During the ordination ceremony for Kohanim and consecration of the Mishkan, Moshe instructed Aaron to gather calves, rams, a goat, a lamb, an ox, and a meal offering for sacrifices (קָרְבֳּנוֹת‎, korbanot) to present before God. Aharon blessed the pe…
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Parshas Tzav Summary
March 26, 2024

Parshas Tzav Summary

God instructed Moshe to command Aaron and the priests regarding the protocols of the sacrifices, known as "karbanos." The burnt offering, or "Olah," would be consumed on the altar until morning, followed by a priest removing ashes outside the camp. …
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Parshas Vaykira Summary
March 19, 2024

Parshas Vaykira Summary

 This Parasha contains the highest count of letters and words in sefer Vayikra. It comprises 6,222 Hebrew letters, 1,673 Hebrew words, 111 verses, and 215 lines. The narrative involves God summoning Moshe from the Tabernacle to convey the laws …
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Parshas Pekudei Summary
March 9, 2024

Parshas Pekudei Summary

Parshas Pekudei (פְקוּדֵי‎) marks the final chapter in the Book of Shemos, encompassing 38:21–40:38. Within this parsha, the intricate details of erecting the Tabernacle (מִשְׁכַּן‎, Mishkan) are elucidated and concluded. The parsha contains 4…
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An overview of Parshas Vayakhel
March 4, 2024

An overview of Parshas Vayakhel

Vayakhel, which means "and he assembled" in Hebrew, is the 22ndparashah. This section delves into the meticulous creation of theThe Tabernacle and its sacred vessels are chronicled in Exodus 35:1–38:20.Comprising 6181 Hebrew letters, 1,558 Heb…
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An overview of Parshas Vayakhel
March 4, 2024

An overview of Parshas Vayakhel

Vayakhel, which means "and he assembled" in Hebrew, is the 22ndparashah. This section delves into the meticulous creation of theThe Tabernacle and its sacred vessels are chronicled in Exodus 35:1–38:20.Comprising 6181 Hebrew letters, 1,558 Heb…
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Overview of Parshas Ki Sisa
Feb. 26, 2024

Overview of Parshas Ki Sisa

God instructed Moshe to take a census of the Israelites; everyone 20 or older, regardless of wealth, should give a half-shekel offering. God told Moshe to assign the proceeds to the service of the Tent of Meeting. God told Moshe to place a copper la…
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A summary of parshas Tetzaveh:
Feb. 21, 2024

A summary of parshas Tetzaveh:

A summary of parshas Tetzaveh: God instructed the Israelites to bring Moshe clear olive oil for Aaron and his descendants, the High Priest, to kindle lamps in the Tabernacle. Detailed instructions included sacred vestments such as the breastpiece, …
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PARSHAS TERUMAH INSIGHTS
Feb. 11, 2024

PARSHAS TERUMAH INSIGHTS

PARSHAS TERUMAH SUMMARIZED: God instructed Moshe to tell all Israelites whose hearts so moved them to bring gifts of gold, silver, copper, colored yarns, fine linen, goats' hair, tanned ram skins, acacia wood, oil, spices, lapis lazuli, and other f…
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