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.
Weekly Torah Portion
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.
Put Your Behind in Your Past
Sometimes you have to put your past behind you, but sometimes you have to put your behind in your past.
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
Being Wise and Learning from Everyone
We love looking around and seeing how others interpreted the Torah portions. Sometimes it helps spark our own ideas or helps us understand the portion a bit better. This week we wanted to share posts from some of our go-to resources about this week’s portion.
Getting Swallowed by the Earth – Who, When & Why?
There are many ways this week’s portion, Korach, relates to the current state of our society. Let’s talk about it!
Being Counted and Making it Count
Being in a period of transition can be scary. Finding yourself and improving yourself is scary. However, while we find ourselves we can do a bit of good too. Read this week’s post on Bemidbar to find out how we can change the world while we change ourselves.