This week we read about the Sabbatical and Jubilee years in B’har-Bechukotai. Join us as we talk about the importance of rest and taking time for yourself!
Torah Study
Making Room for Everyone
This week we explore Leviticus with parshat Emor. Every now and then you may come across a troubling text, and this was one of those for us. Join us as we unpack the section of Emor that troubled us the most.
With Isolation Comes Healing
As we read parshat Tazria-Metzorah, we draw on the wisdom shared by other Torah scholars and learn about the effects of illness on the whole community.
This Will Be (An Everlasting Flame)
We decided to have some fun this week inspired by the ner tamid, the eternal light. Playing on themes of everlasting, eternity, and light, we take a musical turn on our journey.
For You Were Strangers in the Land of Egypt
This week we read Mishpatim, which is full of laws. One of these laws is how to treat the “stranger”. Let’s explore the questions, “What is a stranger?” and “How can we make sure we don’t mistreat them?
The Journey to Forgiveness
Sometimes forgiveness doesn’t happen instantly, and that’s okay. This week’s Torah portion has an example of forgiveness 20 years in the making.
Lead with Kindness
What a week we’ve had in the United States. Emotions ran high, fingernails were bitten low, and we practiced a whole lot of patience. It’s not over, but this week’s portion, Chayei Sarah, relates well to our next steps and what it really means to be an American.
Looking for Truthfulness
We are taught from a young age that lying is bad. But, is it? Are there times when it’s okay to lie? Let’s talk about it!
Look for the Bunny
Hello and welcome back to another week of MPT! This week’s portion is Ki Teitze, and we’re finally in the month of Elul – the season of turning and returning! While we work on turning ourselves over and returning to our purest selves this month, this week’s portion offers some Continue Reading