June 21, 2020 – [Delayed] Pentecost!

Our Pentecost celebration was delayed because of the coronavirus restrictions. But this Sunday – keeping our distance and wearing masks – we will gather under Tom Brooks’ new outdoor pavilion Sunday morning to eat blintzes and read the Book of Ruth!

Read the notes on Pentecost here.

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Studying the Historical Books

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After completing our 3 1/2-year cycle of readings in the Torah, we decided to continue with the historical books that follow, beginning with Joshua.

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June 14, 2020 – Deut. 34:1-12 – The Death of Moses

Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 – The Death of Moses

This chapter ends our 3 1/2-year cycle of Torah readings!

Psalm 148-150 (Repeat)
Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-9 (Repeat)

Notes on Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Notes on Psalm 150

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June 7, 2020 – Deut. 32:44 – 33:29 – Moses Blesses Israel

Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 32:44 – 33:29 – Moses Blesses Israel

Psalm 148-150
Haftarah: Joshua 1:1-9

Notes for Deuteronomy 32:44 – 33:29

Notes on Psalm 148

Notes on Psalm 149

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May 29, 2020 – Passover!

This weekend we’re attempting a grand experiment – conducting a (delayed) Passover celebration outdoors, abiding by Coronavirus restrictions and assisted by Zoom. So, Torah readings in Deuteronomy are postponed until next week.

Read the Notes on Passover
(Obviously, disregard the included schedule)

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May 24, 2020 – Deut. 32:1-43 – Song of Moses

Torah Reading: Deuteronomy 32:1-43 – Song of Moses

Psalm 146-147
Haftarah: Isaiah 1:2-9, 16-27

Notes on Deuteronomy 32:1-43

Notes on Psalm 146

Notes on Psalm 147

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May 17, 2020 – Deut. 31:1-30 – Moses and Joshua

Torah Reading:  Deuteronomy 31:1-30 – Moses and Joshua

Psalm 145 (repeat)
Haftarah: 1 Kings 2:1

Notes on Deuteronomy 31:1-30

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