by Shmuel Klein | Jun 4, 2026 | Bahalosecha, Weekly Parsha
In this week’s Torah portion, Beha’aloscha, the Jewish people continue their journey through the desert. But they do not travel according to their own schedule. The Torah tells us: “Al pi Hashem yachanu, v’al pi Hashem yisau”“By the word of G-d they would camp, and by...
by Yiska Guberman | Jun 12, 2025 | Bahalosecha, Weekly Parsha, Yiska Guberman
Parashat Beha’alotcha opens with the lighting of the menorah—a surprising choice, given that most Temple-related service is detailed in the book of Vayikra. Why emphasize this mitzvah here? The menorah represents the inner fire, the vitality and energy within a...
by Rabbi Shaps | Jun 21, 2024 | Bahalosecha, Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Weekly Parsha
It is rare that you get a chance to make up for a lost opportunity. Especially when it comes to a Mitzvah with a specific time. If you didn’t hear Shofar on Rosh Hashanah, you can’t make it up by blowing Shofar the week after. Lighting Shabbos candles on Tuesday does...