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October 7, 2018 – Lev. 18:1-30 – Sex and marriage partners

Torah Reading: Leviticus 18:1-30 – Sex and marriage partners Psalm 82 Haftarah: Jeremiah 10:1-10 Notes on Leviticus 18:1-30 Notes on Psalm 82 Notes on Jeremiah 10:1-10

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The Feast of Tabernacles

We’re celebrating the Feast of Tabernacles on Saturday, Sept. 29! The Hebrew word for Tabernacles is “sukkah,” which originally meant “woven” and applied to the branches woven together to make simple shelters. Israel was commanded to dwell in booths like … Continue reading

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September 23, 2018 – Lev. 17:1-16 – Sacrifice only at the Tabernacle – Don’t eat blood

Torah Reading: Leviticus 17:1-16 – Sacrifice only at the Tabernacle – Don’t eat blood Psalm 81 Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-2, 5-12 Notes on Leviticus 17:1-16 Notes on Psalm 81 Notes on Isaiah 66:1-2, 5-12

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September 16, 2018 – Yom Kippur! Lev. 16:1-34 – The Ritual for Yom Kippur

Torah Readings: Leviticus 16:1-34 – The Ritual for Yom Kippur Read our memo on observing Yom Kippur here. Psalm 80 Haftarah: Ezekiel 16:9-14, 59-62 Ezekiel 36:16-25 Notes on Leviticus 16:1-34 Notes on Traditions of the Veil Notes on Kol Nidrei … Continue reading

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September 9, 2018 – Rosh Hashanah! – Lev. 15:1-24 – Uncleanness, Issues and Menstruation

Torah Reading: Rosh Hashanah! – Leviticus 15:1-24 – Uncleanness, Issues, Menstruation Read our Notes on Rosh Hashanah here Psalm 79 Haftarah: Hosea 6:1-11 Notes on Leviticus 15 Notes on Psalm 79 Notes on Hosea 6:1-11

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September 2, 2018 – Lev. 14:1-57 – Cleansing the Leper

Torah Reading: Leviticus 14:1-57 – Cleansing the Leper Psalm 78:40-72 Haftarah: Isaiah 57:17-19 + 58:8-14 2 Kings 7:3-11 + 8:4-5 Isaiah 5:8-16 + 6:3 Notes on Leviticus 14:1-57 Notes on Psalm 78:40-72 Notes on Isaiah 57:17-19 + 58:8-14; Isaiah 5:8-16 + 6:3; … Continue reading

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August 26, 2018 – Lev. 12:1 – 13:59 – Birthing purity; Leprosy

Torah reading: Leviticus 12:1 – 13:59 – Birthing purity; Leprosy Psalm 78:17-39 Haftarah: Isaiah 9:5-6 + 11:1-9 Isaiah 7:20 – 8:3 + 9:6 Notes on Leviticus 12:1 – 13:59 More on Leprosy Notes on Psalm 78:17-39 Notes for Isaiah 7:20 – 8:3 … Continue reading

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