Weekly Parsha
Encountering the Covenant Between God and Noah
Sondra Oster Baras of Christian Friends of Israeli Communities explains the significance of a Biblical covenant, which is a two-way street that God makes with humanity. Noah is told, “be fruitful and multiply” - to have children, many...
Bereishit | The very first lesson of the entire Torah
In our series "Israel in the Parsha", Rabbi Moshe Lichtman launches into the first Torah portion, "Bereishit" from the first few chapters of Genesis. In this video, you will learn the important lesson from the very first Rashi on the very...
Vezot Habracha
Rabbi Moshe Lichtman presents Israel in the Torah portion on the final parsha in the Torah, "Vezot HaBracha."
Haazinu | Poetic Promise of Israel’s Future Redemption
In the poem Moshe delivers on his last day on earth, he guarantees the future redemption of Israel, as explained by Rabbi Moshe Lichtman.
Vayelech | 20 Years Since 9/11 and the Essence of Repentance
Rabbi Moshe Lichtman discussed the portion of “Vayelech” (And Moses went) which all takes place on the last day of the great leader’s life. In it, he explains the traumatic, life-changing episode that occurred two decades ago on September...
Weekly Torah Portion: Building a Holy Nation
You shall be holy for I the Lord your God am holy. (Leviticus 19:2) Throughout Leviticus, God commands Moses to teach the Children of Israel, or to instruct them in various commandments and rules of behavior. With this scripture, God...
Weekly Torah Portion: Holiness
The following is a taste of our Israel Bible Reading Plan. Follow the weekly portion with summaries, insights and lively conversation. This portion begins with an exhortation to “be holy”. The subsequent verses outline how to achieve that...
Weekly Torah Portion: Purity in the Land
Chapter 18 of Leviticus is seemingly a list of dos and don'ts, not unlike many of the rules of purity and impurity listed throughout Leviticus. But at closer examination, there is something different about the instructions listed here....
Weekly Torah Portion: The Yom Kippur Service
The following is a taste of our Israel Bible Reading Plan. Follow the weekly portion with summaries, insights and lively conversation. To register, click here. Our portion begins with the Yom Kippur service. God tells Moses to relate to...
Weekly Torah Portion: Hold Your Tongue!
This shall be the law of the leprous person for the day of his cleansing. He shall be brought to the priest. (Leviticus 14:2) So begins a detailed description of the rituals involved with purifying someone who has been afflicted with...