Category Archives: Torah

Parasha Re’eh (Det. 11-16)

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Luke Ford

Wikipedia: “The parashah is the longest weekly Torah portion in the Book of Deuteronomy.” Listen here. * Shouldn’t the WN leaders themselves have been asked these two questions instead of leaders from the Cathedral? * Deut: 10:19: “Love ye therefore … Continue reading →

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Parasha Eikev (Det. 7-11)

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Luke Ford

This week’s Torah portion (Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25) is the third in the last book of the Torah. Listen here and here. * Is there more wisdom in Torah than in any other book? I am sure there are many good responses … Continue reading →

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Parashas Matot, Masei (Numbers 30-36)

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Luke Ford

Listen here. Parasha Matot is Numbers 30:2–32:42, and Masei is Num. 33-36. * Num. 30:2-17 assumes that all adult women are married. By giving the husband 24 hours to nullify the wife’s vow, it assures him that he is head … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Torah Portion Is Pinchas (Numbers 25:10–30:1)

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Luke Ford

The story of the zealot Pinchas seems like a good fit for revolutionaries and bloggers (I just celebrated my 20th blogging anniversary). * Pinchas was the son of a man who married Jethro’s daughter, so he was partially descended from … Continue reading →

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Parasha Balak (Numbers 22:2–25:9)

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Luke Ford

This Torah portion tells the story of Balaam, who is not Jewish. Listen here and here. * As the West becomes steadily more tribal, the more relevant these texts become. In the world as described by the Torah, it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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