Eikev: Gratitude as a Moral Choice Plaut p. 1230 Source Sheet by Yair Robinson   It’s wonderful to be back from camp, and anyone who has spent any amount of time in Jewish camping knows that we end each meal with some version of birkat hamazon, the grace that we say...

Bechukotai: The Gift of Mitzvot Plaut p. 872 Source Sheet by Yair Robinson   We come to the end of the book of Leviticus, a chance for us to rise up and recite the words ‘chazak chazak v’nitchazek’–be strong, be strong and we will be strengthened. That’s the ritual we...

Behar: Proclaim Release Plaut p. 850 Source Sheet by Yair Robinson     Leviticus 25:10-13 (10) and you shall hallow the fiftieth year. You shall proclaim release throughout the land for all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you: each of you shall return to your holding and...

arashat Tzav 2024 Plaut P. 688  Source Sheet by Yair Robinson   It’s that time of year–with the end of March comes the return of b’nai mitzvah season, and I’m excited we get to begin with Andrew the weekend of his birthday, not the least because it’s my birthday! And my...

arashat Tzav 2024 Plaut P. 688  Source Sheet by Yair Robinson    It’s that time of year–with the end of March comes the return of b’nai mitzvah season, and I’m excited we get to begin with Andrew the weekend of his birthday, not the least because it’s my birthday! And...

Pekudei: Chazak Plaut P. 634 Source Sheet by Yair Robinson Exodus 40:34-38 (34) the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the Presence of יהוה filled the Tabernacle. (35) Moses could not enter the Tent of Meeting, because the cloud had settled upon it and the Presence of יהוה filled...

Parashat Terumah: Heaven is a Place on Earth Plaut p. 545  Source Sheet by Yair Robinson      Exodus 25:1-8  (1) יהוה spoke to Moses, saying: (2) Tell the Israelite people to bring Me gifts; you shall accept gifts for Me from every person whose heart is so moved. (3)...

Parashat Yitro: How Do You Know? Plaut p. 471 Source Sheet by Yair Robinson     Exodus 18:7-10 (7) Moses went out to meet his father-in-law; he bowed low and kissed him; each asked after the other’s welfare, and they went into the tent. (8) Moses then recounted to his...

Chukotai: Chazak and Hidden Blessings Source Sheet by Yair Robinson     Leviticus 27:30-34 (30) All tithes from the land, whether seed from the ground or fruit from the tree, are יהוה’s; they are holy to יהוה. (31) If any party wishes to redeem any tithes, one-fifth must be added...