Bamidbar 5784 (Num. 1:1 – 4:20)

Bamidbar 5784 (Num. 1:1 – 4:20) In the Wilderness by Jen Smith, Guest Torah Blogger This week’s Torah portion, Bamidbar, is the first portion of 4th book of the Torah. In English, this book is referred to as the Book of Numbers; in Hebrew, this book is called Bamidbar, meaning “in the wilderness.”  In our […]

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Summer 2024 at Temple Beth Ami

Click the Icon or Text Below for More Information June 2024 Tues. June 410:30 AM Topic Israeli Cinema Thurs. June 69:30 AM Gan Ami Siyyum – Private Event Fri. June 76:30 PM Camp Inspired Shabbat Service Sat. June 810:30 AM Cozy Shabbat Service in Chapel Sun. June 911 AM Sunday Brunch with Grown and Flown […]

Behar Leviticus 25:1–26:2

Parashat Behar Leviticus 25:1–26:2 By Jen Smith, Guest Blogger In Parashat Behar we are instructed to assist someone who is struggling. Rashi explains that this means we should help them before they hit rock bottom, as it would require much more effort to help them recover afterward. This seems straightforward, so why does Rashi feel […]

EMOR Leviticus 21:1–24:23‎

EMOR Leviticus 21:1–24:23‎   By Jen Smith, Guest Torah Blog Writer In this week’s Torah portion, Emor, which means “Speak”, God imparts a profound instruction to the landowners:  When you reap the harvest from your land, you shall not remove the corners of your field… For the poor… shall you leave them… (Lev. 23:23).  God’s directive […]

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