Howard SilvermanMar 152 minWeekly D'rash PekudeiThe Book of Exodus ends with the completion of the tabernacle and the presence of God dwelling among the people. We read, “Then the cloud...
Howard SilvermanMar 83 minWeekly D'rash Vayak'helThis week our Torah portion begins the second part of the description and building of the Tabernacle.
Howard SilvermanMar 3, 20222 minWeekly D'rash P'kudeiWhere do you store important documents? We all have certain documents that must be protected. Birth certificates, important financial...
Howard SilvermanFeb 24, 20223 minWeekly D'rash Vayakhel ShekalimOur Torah portion for this week begins with a reminder of the command to keep Shabbat. Also, the last thing we read after Moses receives...
Howard SilvermanFeb 10, 20223 minWeekly D'rash T'zavehThe sense of smell is powerful. It can serve as a warning when you smell dangerous odors. On the other hand, our sense of smell brings...
Howard SilvermanFeb 3, 20222 minWeekly D'rash TerumahOur Torah portion for this week describes the instructions for building the Tabernacle. This structure provided the way that God could...
Howard SilvermanMar 18, 20212 minWeekly D'rash and Parsha VayikraThis week our Torah portion is the beginning of the Book of Leviticus. The Tabernacle is completed, and the Glory of the Lord has filled...
Howard SilvermanFeb 24, 20212 minWeekly D'rash and Parsha TetzavehThe Torah portion for this week continues the description of the instructions for building the Mishkan or Tabernacle. At the end of...
Howard SilvermanFeb 18, 20212 minWeekly D'rash and Parsha Tetzaveh ZachorThis week our Torah portion describes the instructions for building the Tabernacle. In Exodus 25:8 we read, “Let them construct a...