Monthly Archives: August 2007

A Holy Sound

Posted on August 31, 2007 by rachel-esther
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Shabbat – 09/01/07 (18 Elul 5767)

Posted on August 31, 2007 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is — Ki Tavo (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8). Topics in Ki Tavo: First fruits, Declaration, Confession of the tithes, G-d and Israel are inseparable, The new commitment, Blessings and curses, … Continue reading →

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Work on Shabbat

Posted on August 23, 2007 by rachel-esther

According to Mishnah Shabbat, 7:2, there are 39 kinds of work that are forbidden on Shabbat. Sowing Plowing Reaping Binding Sheaves Threshing Willowing Selecting Grinding Sifting Kneading Baking Shearing Wool Washing Wool Beating Wool Dyeing Wool Spinning Weaving Making Two … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 08/25/07 (11 Elul 5767)

Posted on August 23, 2007 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is a double portion — Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19). Topics in Ki Teitzei: The woman of beautiful form, The firstborn’s inviolable right, The wayward and rebellious son, Hanging … Continue reading →

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613 Mitzvot – Part XVII

Posted on August 16, 2007 by rachel-esther

Parts I : II : III : IV : V : VI : VII : VIII : IX : X : XI : XII : XIII : XIV : XV : XVI The Book of Judges: The judicial system, rabbinic … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 08/18/07 (4 Elul 5767)

Posted on August 16, 2007 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is a double portion — Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9). Topics in Shoftim: Establishment of just courts, Blemished sacrifice, The death penalty for an idol worshiper, The rebellious elder, A … Continue reading →

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613 Mitzvot – Part XVI

Posted on August 10, 2007 by rachel-esther

Parts I : II : III : IV : V : VI : VII : VIII : IX : X : XI : XII : XIII : XIV : XV The Book of Judgments: Labor relations, renting and borrowing, and … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 08/11/07 (27 Av 5767)

Posted on August 10, 2007 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is a double portion — Re’eh (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17). Topics in Re’eh: Blessing and curse, Sanctity of the Land, Private altars, Permission to eat redeemed offerings, Sacred foods consumed … Continue reading →

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613 Mitzvot – Part XV

Posted on August 3, 2007 by rachel-esther

Parts I : II : III : IV : V : VI : VII : VIII : IX : X : XI : XII : XIII : XIV The Book of Acquisition: Commercial transactions, neighbors, and bondage (18 mitzvot) Section … Continue reading →

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Shabbat – 08/04/07 (20 Av 5767)

Posted on August 3, 2007 by rachel-esther

For your local Shabbat Candle-lighting times, please go here. This week’s reading is a double portion — Eikev (Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25). Topics in Eikev: The reward, The assurance, The lesson of food, A warning against the lure of prosperity, Remembering the … Continue reading →

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