Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19) Torah Reading 2/21/26: Offerings about Antisemitism
“Tell the Israelite people to bring Me gifts; you shall accept gifts for Me from every person whose heart is so moved” (Ex. 25:2).) This Sunday afternoon (4-5:30 pm), we will gather to share experiences of antisemitism with each other. We have invited Jews from the region to join us, so we will welcome them […]
Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18) Torah Reading Feb. 14, 2026
You shall not wrong or oppress a stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. (Exodus 22:20). This well-cited verse makes immediate sense – we know better than to mistreat a newcomer or otherwise vulnerable person or group, and we know it not only in our heads but from experience. Such experiences, both personal and handed […]
Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23) Torah Reading on Feb. 7, 2026: The Impact of Mentoring
The name of this week’s parasha, Yitro, is that of Zipporah’s father, Moses’ father-in-law. Yitro, having heard that God has brought the Israelites out of Egypt, brings Keturah and her sons to join Moses. The relationship between Yitro and Moses becomes transformational. Moses is serving as judge and counselor for the entire people, from morning to night, and their […]
Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10) Torah Reading on Feb. 28, 2026: What Does Always Mean?
February 26, 2026 by Rabbi Julie Saxe-Taller • D'var Torah
In this week’s parasha, Moses and Aaron are instructed regarding the ner tamid or eternal light. The Italian commentator Umberto Cassuto writes, “The word tamid is intrinsically capable of two interpretations: it can mean ‘continuously, without interruption,’ that is the lamps would never be extinguished either by day or by night; or it can signify […]