The Parsha’s Perspective: Protecting our Planet. Parshat Vayakhel
This week’s Torah portion begins with Moshe (Moses) commanding the Jews to observe Shabbat (the Sabbath): “On six days work may be done, but the seventh day shall be holy for you, a day of complete rest for G-d”.[if !supportFootnotes][1][endif] Shabbat is a day of rest I have grown to appreciate more over the years. When I was younger, all I could think about were the prohibitions and restrictions. However, now I see this as a day of rest and being at peace. Shabbat is certai
The Parsha’s Perspective: Protecting our Planet
Ki Tisa After the sin of the golden calf, where the Jewish people created an idol to serve in place of G-d, G-d’s anger flares up against the Jewish people. But Moshe reminds Him that He made a promise to the Patriarchs: “I will increase your offspring like the stars of the heavens, and this entire land of which I spoke, I shall give your offspring and it shall be their heritage forever” (Ex. 32:13, Artscroll Translation). G-d makes it clear that he entrusts the Jewish people