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November 11, 2018 – Lev. 23:1–44 – The Feasts of the Lord

Torah Reading: Leviticus 23:1–44 – The Feasts of the Lord Psalm 87 Haftarah: Joshua 5:11 – 6:4, 27 Notes on Leviticus 23:1–44 Notes on Psalm 87 Notes on Joshua 5:11 – 6:4, 27

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November 4, 2018 – Lev. 22:17–33 – Unblemished Offerings

Torah Reading: Leviticus 22:17–33 – Unblemished Offerings Psalm 86 Haftarah: Isaiah 56:7-11 + 57:15-19 Notes on Leviticus 22:17–33 Notes on Psalm 86 Notes on Isaiah 56:7-11 + 57:15-19

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October 28, 2018 – Lev. 21:1 – 22:16 – Priestly purity

Torah Reading: Leviticus 21:1 – 22:16 – Priestly purity Psalm 85 Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:25 – 45:2, 15 Notes on Leviticus 21:1 – 22:16 More on ‘Blemished Priests’ Notes on Psalm 85 Notes on Ezekiel 44:25 – 45:2, 15

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October 21, 2018 – Lev. 19:23 – 20:27 – Sexual sins

Torah reading: Leviticus 19:23 – 20:27 – Sexual sins Psalm 84 Haftarah: Isaiah 65:22 – 66:2, 4-5, 10-11 Notes on Leviticus 19:23 – 20:27 More on Trees Notes on the Death Penalty in Ancient Israel Notes on Psalm 84 Notes on Isaiah … Continue reading

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October 14, 2018 – Lev. 19:1-22 – ‘Ye shall be holy’

Torah reading: Leviticus 19:1-22 – ‘Ye shall be holy’ Psalm 83 Haftarah: Isaiah 4:3 – 5:5, 16 Notes for Leviticus 19:1-22 Notes on ‘Love Thy Neighbor’ and the Good Samaritan Notes on Psalm 83 Notes on Isaiah 4:3 – 5:5, 16

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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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