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Posted on July 14, 2025July 16, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Bamidbar

Parashat Bamidbar is the 34th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Behukothai

Parashat Bechukotai is the 33rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Behar

Parashat Behar is the 32nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Emor

Parashat Emor is the 31st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Kedoshim

Parashat Kedoshim is the 30th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra of Achrei Mot

Parashat Achrei Mot is the 29th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Ki Tazria and Metzora

Parashat Ki Tazria and Metzora is the 27th and 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Shemini

Parashat Shemini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Tzav

Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayikra

Parashat Vayikra is the 24th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Pekudei

Parashat Pekudei is the 23rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayakhel

Parashat Vayakhel is the 22nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vaera

Parashat Vaera is the 14th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayetzei

Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Chayei Sara

Parashat Chayei Sarah is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayera

Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Lech Lecha

JUDAISMPARASHAT Kamil Levi Pyka Penner 3/5/2025422 min read Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Noach

Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. This parashat contains preview and then…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Ha’azinu

Parashat Ha’azinu is the 53rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. In the beginning of Moses’ performance,…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Nitzavim-Vayeilech

Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech is the 51st and 52nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Nitzavim Israel’s collective responsibility…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Ki Savo

Parashat Ki Savo is the 50th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. The Jews expressed their gratitude…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Ki Teitzei

Parashat Ki Teitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Uvayom Hashmini Yimol”“On the eighth…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Shoftim

Parashat Shoftim is the 48th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. The Sidra Shoftim informs us of…

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Posted on July 13, 2025July 14, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Re’eh

Parashat Re’eh is the 47th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. At the beginning of the sidra…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 13, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Eikev

Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Ukshartem otam leot al jadchem, vehaju…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vaethanan

Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. From the initial passages of Devarim,…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Devarim

Parashat Devarim is the 44th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev says…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Matot And Masei

Parashat Matot-Masei is the 42nd and 43rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Commitment of promisesIt is…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Pinhas

Parashat Pinhas is the 41st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Pinhas…heshiv et chamati…hineni noten lo et…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Balak

Parashat Balak is the 40th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Im teeter li Balak had veyto…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra of Hukkath

Parashat Chukat is the 39th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Kach et ha-mate…vedibartem el ha-sela” –…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Korach

Parashat Korach is the 38th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Kol ha-eda kulam kedoshim” – “The…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 16, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Nasso

Parashat Nasso is the 35th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. The book Bemidbar continues with its…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Pesach Layl Haseder

Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Also called Chag HaMatzot (the Festival of Matzah), it commemorates the Exodus and freedom of the…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Ki Tisa

Parashat Ki Tisa is the 21st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Venatnu ish kofer nafsho” –…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Tetzaveh

Parashat Tetzaveh is the 20th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Our parashat continues with a description…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Terumah

Parashat Terumah is the 19th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. G-d is not limited by time…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Mishpatim

Parashat Mishpatim is the 18th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. In our weekly reading, there are…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Yitro

Parashat Yitro is the 17th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. A few stops at sidra Yitro:“When…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Beshalach

Parashat Beshalach is the 16th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Persecution After a night full of…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Bo

Parashat Bo is the 15th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Always There“And Hashem said, Come to…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vaera

Parashat Vaera is the 14th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Aaron and Moses Before Pharaoh Moses…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Shemot

Parashat Shemot is the 13th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Preview Of Parashat and Sidra These…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayechi

Parashat Vayechi is the 12th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Preview Of Parashat As the day…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayigash

JUDAISMPARASHAT Kamil Levi Pyka Penner 3/3/202523 min read Parashat Vayigash is the 11th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

The Sh’ma Thought In Kabbalah And Chassidus

Kabbalah: Zohar Nefesh Hachaim Shaar 3 chapter 11 Gate I, Chapter 11 The ten utterances are also designated “utterances” only in relation…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Miketz

Parashat Miketz is the 10th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Paro cholem” – “Pharaoh dreams (seems…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayeshev

Regarding The Character Of Tamar Two of them stand out in the story of the brothers’ hatred of Joseph. They advise how…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayishlach

Parashat Vayishlach is the 8th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Im Lavan garti” – “I lived…

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Posted on July 11, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayetzei

Parashat Vayetzei is the 7th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Vayifga bamakom” – “He met the…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Toldot

Parashat Toldot is the 6th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Vayetar Yitzchak LaShem.” – “And Yitzchak…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Chayei Sara

Parashat Chayei Sara is the 5th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Sarah’s death When the text…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vayera

Parashat Vayera is the 4th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. The sacrifice of Isaac (chapter 22)…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Lech Lecha

Parashat Lech-Lecha is the 3rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Abraham leaves with his wife Sarai…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Noach

Parashat Noach is the 2nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. קצים ק Verses 5 and 6…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat and Sidra Of Bereishis

I am writing this again from Jerusalem Israel Parashat Bereshit is the 1st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Ha’azinu

Parashat Ha’azinu is the 53rd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. In the beginning of Moses’ performance,…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Nitzavim-Vayeilech

Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech is the 51st and 52nd weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Nitzavim Israel’s collective responsibility…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Ki Seitzei

Parashat Ki Seitzei is the 49th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Ben sorer kills ejnenu shomea…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Re’eh

Parashat Re’eh is the 47th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. At the beginning of the sidra…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Eikev

Parashat Eikev is the 46th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. “Ukshartem otam leot al jadchem, vehaju…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Vaetchanan

Parashat Vaetchanan is the 45th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. From the initial passages of Devarim,…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Chukkath

**The Ordinance of the Torah: A Kabbalistic Perspective on Divine Law and Unity** The study of the Torah, the foundational text of…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Korach

The Story of Korah: A Cautionary Tale of Ambition and Discontent The narrative of Korah, as chronicled in the Torah, serves not…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Sh’lach

The Spiritual Significance of “Send You Men” in the Context of Zeir Anpin and Judgment The verse from Bemidbar 13:1, “And Hashem…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Beha’alotcha

**The Significance of the Torah in Jewish Life: A Reflection on Rabbi Yehuda’s Teachings** In the intricate and rich tapestry of Jewish…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Nasso

**The Midnight Reflection: A Jewish Perspective on Time, Judgment, and the Soul’s Ascent** Midnight holds a profound significance in Jewish thought, emerging…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Bamidbar

The Counting and the Reckoning: A Kabbalistic Perspective on Creation and Divine Order The intricate fabric of creation, as expounded in the…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Bechukotai

The Divine Memory: Reflections on the Exile and G-d’s Relationship with Israel The teachings of our sages, as articulated in the Talmud…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Behar

The Significance of the Continuous Flame: A Reflection on the Nightly Judgments and Divine Rest In the intricate tapestry of Jewish thought…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Emor

The Sons of Aaron: Sanctity, Service, and Spiritual Legacy in Jewish Tradition The narrative surrounding the sons of Aaron, as articulated in…

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Posted on July 9, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Kedoshim

“You Shall Be Holy”: An In-Depth Exploration of the Call to Holiness in Jewish Thought and Practice The commandment “You shall be…

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Posted on July 8, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Acharei Mot

The Duality of Judgment and Mercy: Reflections on the Death of Nadab and Abihu The tragic demise of Nadab and Abihu, the…

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Posted on July 8, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Metzora

The Power of Speech and the Judgment of the Soul in Jewish Thought In Jewish tradition, the intricate relationship between the spoken…

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Posted on July 8, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Tazria

By Night on My Bed: An Exploration of Exile, Longing, and the Divine Connection The profound and evocative phrase “By night on…

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Posted on July 8, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Shmini

Man Was Created by the Torah: A Profound Exploration of Humanity’s Relationship with Divine Wisdom The intricate relationship between man and the…

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Posted on July 8, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Tzav

The Torah of the Burnt Offering: An In-depth Exploration of Spiritual Significance and Cosmic Harmony The teachings surrounding the Torah of the…

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Posted on July 8, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Vayikra

The Significance of Letters and Divine Communication in Jewish Mysticism The verse “And Hashem called to Moses” serves as a profound entry…

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Posted on July 8, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Pekudei

The Flow of Divine Goodness: An Exploration of Rabbi Chiya’s Teachings on Malchut and the Sfirot In the intricate tapestry of Jewish…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Vayakhel

The Significance of Moses’ Gathering and the Struggle Against Amalek: An Exegesis on Spiritual Warfare in Jewish Thought The narrative of Moses…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Ki Tisa

“Then Shall They Give Every Man a Ransom for His Soul”: An In-Depth Reflection on the Census of the Children of Yisrael…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Safra de Tsniuta

The Concealed Book: An In-Depth Exploration of Wisdom and Its Delicacies The teachings imparted by Rabbi Shimon regarding the Concealed Book furnish…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Terumah

Who is She That Looks Out Like the Dawn? An Analysis of Spiritual Unity and Divine Connection in Jewish Thought The verse…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Mishpatim

Reincarnation in Jewish Thought: An Analysis of “And These Are the Judgments Which You Shall Set Before Them” The narrative of reincarnation,…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Yitro

The Significance of Jethro’s Acknowledgment and the Ritual of Raising Hands in Jewish Thought The narratives within the Torah are not merely…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Beshalach

The Significance of the Shunamite Woman in the Narrative of Elisha The narrative of Elisha and the Shunamite woman, as recounted in…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Bo

The Role of Angels in Intercession: A Study of Divine Advocacy in Judaism In the intricate tapestry of Jewish thought, the notion…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Vaera

Exploring the Divine Names in Jewish Thought: A Reflection on “And I appeared… by the name of El Shadai” In the revered…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Shemoth

And These Are the Names: A Profound Exploration of Spiritual Wisdom and the Tree of Life The phrase “And these are the…

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Posted on July 7, 2025July 12, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Vayechi

And Ya’akov Lived: A Journey Through Spiritual Realization The profound phrase “And Ya’akov lived” serves as more than just a literal statement…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 7, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Vayigash

The Profound Significance of the Letter Bet in Creation: An Exploration of Rabbi Elazar’s Teachings In the realm of Jewish thought, the…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Miketz

He Puts an End to Darkness: A Profound Reflection on Good and Evil in Jewish Mysticism In the intricate tapestry of Jewish…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Vayeshev

The Eternal Struggle of Good and Evil: Insights from Ya’akov’s Dwellings Introduction In the rich tapestry of Jewish thought, the narrative of…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Vayetze

And Ya’akov Went Out from Be’er Sheva: Unveiling the Depths of Spiritual Journey In the vast and intricate tapestry of Jewish thought,…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Toldot

The Generations of Yitzchak and the Divine Relationship with Torah: An Exploration of the Kabbalistic Perspective “And these are the generations of…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

Zohar Haye Sarah

Unveiling the Eschatological Tapestry of Genesis 3:15: A Prophetic Journey Towards Redemption and Resurrection In the intricate tapestry of biblical prophecy, the…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Chayei Sara

The Profound Lessons of Yonah and the Whale: A Spiritual Examination The biblical story of Yonah (Jonah) and the whale serves not…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Vaera

”And Hashem Appeared to Him”: A Journey through Creation and Spiritual Awakening In the rich tapestry of Jewish thought, moments of divine…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

Zohar Waera

The 13 Strings of Judgment: A Divine Revelation Unveiled In the mystical teachings of Kabbalah, the Sephiroth represent the divine emanations through…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Lech Lecha

Hearken to Me, You Stout-Hearted: A Profound Exploration of Spiritual Transformation In the fast-paced and often tumultuous world we inhabit, there exists…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

Zohar Lech Lecha

The question of whether the King of Messiah will be from the living or from those who have passed before him, bearing…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Noach

The Mystical Significance of Noach and the Ark: A Journey into the Depths of Kabbalistic Thought The biblical narrative of Noach and…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary on Zohar Bereishis

Making an Engraving Upon the Supernal Light: A Kabbalistic Exploration of Creation The narrative of creation as delineated in the Zohar provides…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Commentary On Zohar Tetzaveh

The Shechinah, Zeir Anpin, and Nukva: The Divine Blueprint for the Tabernacle The construction of the Tabernacle, as described in the book…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 16, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Nasso

Parashat 6 Chapter 1 Exploring Parashas Nasso: A Deep Dive into Its Significance in Jewish Tradition Introduction Parashat Nasso occupies a unique…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar

Parashat 1 Chapter 7 Of Pearls and Privacy: A Tznius Perspective on Modesty In exploring the intricate relationship between divine communication and…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Bechukosai

Parashat 35 Chapter 1 A Deliberate Detour: The Spiritual Path of King David In the intricate tapestry of biblical narratives, King David…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Behar

Parashat 33 Chapter 5 Abijah’s Crime and Its Implications in Midrashic Literature The story of Abijah, as discussed in Midrashic texts, presents…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Zohar Rabbah Emor

Parashat 26 Chapter 6 Insights and the Stranger Within Us: The Dynamic Nature of Human Mitzvahs In contemporary discussions surrounding spirituality and…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Tzav

Parashat 7 Chapter 2 The Ashes of Continuity: A Reflection on the Primacy of Aaron in the Service of G-d The sacred…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Vayikra

Parashat 1 Chapter 2 The Power of Commitment: An In-Depth Exploration of Shemittah and the Nature of Faith Commitment is a cornerstone…

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Posted on July 5, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Kedishim

Parashat 24 Chapter 1 Holiness and Judgment: An In-Depth Exploration of Their Interconnectedness in Jewish Thought In the rich tapestry of Jewish…

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Posted on July 4, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary Midrash Rabbah Acharei

Parashat 20 Chapter 9 Morato: The Wings of the Nation Throughout the annals of moral philosophy and ethical conduct, one of the…

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Posted on July 4, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Metzora

Parashat 16 Chapter 3 Understanding Lashon Hara in Presence: The Debate Between Maharal and Chafetz Chaim In Jewish ethics, the concept of…

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Posted on July 4, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Tetzaveh

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Tetzaveh Pyka Family ‎משפחת פיקה / by קמיל לוי פּיקע Kamil Levi Pyka / Jan 20,…

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Posted on July 4, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Tazria

Parashat 14 Chapter 2 The Miracle of Body and Soul: A Comprehensive Reflection on Creation and Purpose The intricate relationship between body…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Shemini

Parashat 11 Chapter 3 The Odyssey of Man: Creation, Revelation, and Redemption in the Midrash The journey of humanity is often characterized…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Tzav

Parashat 7 Chapter 2 The Ashes of Continuity: A Reflection on the Primacy of Aaron in the Service of G-d The sacred…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Vayikra

Parashat 1 Chapter 2 The Power of Commitment: An In-Depth Exploration of Shemittah and the Nature of Faith Commitment is a cornerstone…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Pekudei

Parashat 51 Chapter 2 The Mishkan of Testimony: Unraveling Mohan’s Insights The term Mishkan, often translated as “Tabernacle,” invites us into a…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Vayakhel

Parashat 48 Chapter 1 A Voyage of Seas and Souls: Navigating Life’s Challenges Life, in its essence, has often been compared to…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Ki Sisa

Parashat 40 Chapter 1 A One Among Many: The Significance of the Half-Shekel Donation In Jewish tradition, few practices carry as much…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Tetzaveh

Parashat 36 Chapter 1 The Essence of Purity In a time long past, in the heart of a bustling city named Klal,…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Terumah

Parashat 33 Chapter 1 The Tabernacle and the Torah: An Enduring Connection The Tabernacle, or Mishkan, serves as a vital component of…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Mishpatim

Parashat 30 Chapter 4 The Final Judgment: Understanding the Interplay Between Torah, Justice, and Individual Choices In the rich tapestry of Jewish…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Yisro

Parashat 27 Chapter 1 Insights on Faith and Inquiry: The Journey of Jethro The narrative of Jethro’s transformation stands as a profound…

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Posted on July 3, 2025July 5, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Beshalach

Parashat 20 Chapter 3 Reverse Morality and the Downfall of Pharaoh In the vast tapestry of human history, few figures epitomize the…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 3, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Bo

Parashat 13 Chapter 3 The Divine Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart: A Deep Reflection on Free Will, Responsibility, and the Human Condition In…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Vaeira

Parashat 6 Chapter 1 Insights on “A Solomon’s Stumble” King Solomon, a figure synonymous with unparalleled wisdom, stands as a complex character…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Shemos

Parashat 1 Chapter 4 Insights: A Father Disciplines His Son The opening discussion of fatherly discipline in the Midrash, as it pertains…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Vayechi

Parashat 96 Chapter 7 The Profound Parallels Between Jacob and Rebbi: Guardians of Jewish Survival In the annals of Jewish history, certain…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Vayigash

Parashat 93 Chapter 2 A True Royalty: The Distinctive Qualities of Joseph and Judah In the intricate tapestry of the biblical narrative,…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Mikeitz

Parashat 89 Chapter 3 The Journey of Joseph: From Slave to Sovereign The story of Joseph, a central figure in the Book…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Veyeishev

Parashat 84 Chapter 3 A Conversion Prior to Sinai: The Existence of a “Jewish Nation” Before the Giving of the Torah The…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Vayishlach

Parashat 75 Chapter 4 The Alliance of Esau and Ishmael: A Theological Perspective on the Forces of Evil and Redemption In the…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Vayeitzei

Parashat 68 Chapter 12 The Ladder of Sinai: Unity and the Divine Presence in the Jewish Nation In the rich tapestry of…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Toldos

Parashat 63 Chapter 2 A Father-Son Relationship The intricate and often complex relationship between fathers and sons has been a perennial subject…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Chayei Sarah

Parashat 60 Chapter 19 The Reward for Good Intentions: Insights from Midrash on Jephthah’s Vow In the vast and intricate tapestry of…

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Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

My personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Vayeira

Parashat 52 Chapter 51 The Times of Prophecy: An In-Depth Analysis of Divine Communication within Jewish Tradition The intricate and profound tapestry…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Lech Lecha

Parashat 39 Chapter 3 Patriarchs: The Source of Jewish Heroism The narrative of Jewish heroism is intricately woven into the fabric of…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Noach

Parashat 32 Chapter 2 The Dichotomy of Divine Judgment: A Comparative Analysis of King David, Doeg, and Ahithophel in the Context of…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Bereishis

Parashat 1 Chapter 10 The Profound Significance of Bikkurim: A Reflection on Gratitude, Humility, and Divine Purpose in Jewish Tradition In the…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Koheles

Parashat 1 Chapter 11 Unveiling the Mysteries of The Profound Journey into the Depths of Jewish Eschatology Within the rich tapestry of…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Shir Hashirim 2

Parashat 4 Chapter 37 Unveiling the Mysteries of the North in Jewish Symbolism and Mysticism Introduction:Within the intricate tapestry of Jewish mysticism,…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Shir Hashirim 1

Parashat 1 Chapter 25 Unveiling the Profundity of Midrash Rabbah on Shir Hashirim: A Tapestry of Spiritual Wisdom Delving into the intricate…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Eichah

Chapter 42 Unveiling the Prophetic Tapestry: The Multifaceted Wars on Jerusalem in End Times According to Biblical Scriptures In the tapestry of…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Eichah Introduction

Chapter 1 Embracing the Exile: A Reflection on Our Identity as Chosen People As descendants of a rich and resilient heritage, the…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Esther Pesichta

Chapter 5 Daniel chapter 7 describes 4 Kingdoms. Persia and Media seeks to physical destruction of Jewish people. Greece seek to replace…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Personal Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Ruth

Chapter 1 One should chastise only one who will accept. Only rebuke those wise ones not haters. The nations are or was…

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Posted on July 1, 2025July 2, 2025

My Commentary On Midrash Rabbah Tetzaveh

Parashat 36 Chapter 1 The Essence of Purity In a time long past, in the heart of a bustling city named Klal,…

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Posted on June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

My Jewish Ancestors At Hasidic Movements

Recently I discovered at my family links to my Jewish ancestors which all of them were Chassidic so they made some search…

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Posted on June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

The Books On Chassidus Of My Ancestors
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Posted on June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

My MTDNA Ancestors ‘Cunningham Clan’ Related To My Mom

History Cunningham Clan History The surname Cunningham or Conyngham is among the 75 most numerous in Ireland, with the majority of the…

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Posted on June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

Genealogical Qualifications to Be Messiah

Genealogical Qualifications to Be Messiah. Was Jesus of Nazareth a Messiah? Messiah will be of the tribe of Judah Gen 49:10 לֹֽא־יָס֥וּר…

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Posted on June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

My 30th Great Grandfather Rabbi Löw And His Little Mystery From Rudolphin Prague

MaHaRal mi Prag, aka Rabbi Jehuda ben Becallel Löw came to Prague in r. 1573. Before that, he was a rabbi in…

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Posted on June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

A Direct Line Of My Great Grandparents With Mayflower Pilgrim

It was about two years ago that some people who matched with me told me I am directly related to Mayflower Pilgrim…

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Posted on June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

My Ancestry At Ireland Clans

I discovered through my ancestry tree I am directly related to 64 Ireland family clans. Here’s their county locations and how many…

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Posted on June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

Reasons Why Christianity Claims Davidic Lineage Records Destruction Is Incorrect

Matthew 1:1 says “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham. But it isn’t….

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Posted on June 30, 2025July 1, 2025

Exploring the Depths of Jewish Spirituality: Kabbalah, Zohar, and Beyond

Understanding Judaism and Its Texts Jewish spirituality, deeply rooted in traditions and texts, encompasses a rich range of teachings and interpretations. Central…

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Posted on June 30, 2025

My Ancestry At Ireland Clans

I discovered through my ancestry tree I am directly related to 64 Ireland family clans. Here’s their county locations and how many…

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Posted on July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Parashat And Sidra of Sh’lach

Parashat Sh’lach is the 37th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.  “Schlach lecha anashim” – “Send yourself…

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Posted on July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

Parashat And Sidra Of Beha’alotcha

Parashat Beha’alotcha is the 36th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. The Temple Lighthouse And It’s Seven…

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