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Ki Tavo begins with commands about bringing firstfruits to the central Sanctuary and allocating various tithes. Next is the reminder of what the covenant is: a mutual pledge between the people and God. Next are the features of ancient covenants: the blessings and curses that will follow faithfulness or disobedience. Finally, Moses summons the people in sight of the Land to remind them of the covenant their parents made with God at Mount Sinai. 
 
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Ki Tavo begins with commands about bringing firstfruits to the central Sanctuary and allocating various tithes. Next is the reminder of what the covenant is: a mutual pledge between the people and God. Next are the features of ancient covenants: the blessings and curses that will follow faithfulness or disobedience. Finally, Moses summons the people in sight of the Land to remind them of the covenant their parents made with God at Mount Sinai.

Download the discussion guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_KiTavo_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf

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"Ki Tavo" (Deuteronomy 26:1-29:9) | September 15, 2022

Containing 74 mitzvot (or 72, depending on who you ask) – the most of any portion in the Torah – Ki Teitzei is packed with commands. They include laws about family dysfunctions, moral and legal obligations towards neighbors and fellow citizens, sexual misdemeanors, moral behavior in relation to financial matters, and other rules of social responsibility. The portion ends with the command to be eternally vigilant about Amalek–the paradigm case of hatred and cruelty. What do they all have in common? They are all about respecting others. 
 
Download the study guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_KiTeitzei_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf 
 
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Containing 74 mitzvot (or 72, depending on who you ask) – the most of any portion in the Torah – Ki Teitzei is packed with commands. They include laws about family dysfunctions, moral and legal obligations towards neighbors and fellow citizens, sexual misdemeanors, moral behavior in relation to financial matters, and other rules of social responsibility. The portion ends with the command to be eternally vigilant about Amalek–the paradigm case of hatred and cruelty. What do they all have in common? They are all about respecting others.

Download the study guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_KiTeitzei_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf

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"Ki Teitzei" (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19) | September 9, 2022

​In Chapter 11 leading up to this week's Torah portion, Moses speaks to the Israelites whereby he emphasizes the importance of the people to observe the commands to love and obey Adonai. Our Torah portion begins in verse 26, which focuses on the blessing(s) if they obey and the curse(s) if they disobey. This sets the stage for instructions to destroy pagan shrines, where to worship, idolatry warnings, forbidden worship practices, clean and unclean foods, tithing practices, Sabbatical laws, laws of firstborn livestock, and the three pilgrimage festivals. Whew! 
 
Download the study guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_Reeh_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf 
 
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​In Chapter 11 leading up to this week's Torah portion, Moses speaks to the Israelites whereby he emphasizes the importance of the people to observe the commands to love and obey Adonai. Our Torah portion begins in verse 26, which focuses on the blessing(s) if they obey and the curse(s) if they disobey. This sets the stage for instructions to destroy pagan shrines, where to worship, idolatry warnings, forbidden worship practices, clean and unclean foods, tithing practices, Sabbatical laws, laws of firstborn livestock, and the three pilgrimage festivals. Whew!

Download the study guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_Reeh_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf

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"Re'eh" (Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17) | August 25, 2022

Va’Etchanan is an exceptionally rich portion. Not only does it contain the words of the Shema (6:4-9) but the reprise of the Ten Commandments (5:6-18). It also continues Moses’ exhortation to Israel, with special emphasis on God’s goodness and on Israel’s uniquely intimate relationship with this good and great God. Topping it off, we find three distinct sets of bookends (for what looks like three separate speeches) that tell us to listen, observe, keep, or follow the decrees, ordinances and commandments (chukim, mishpatim, and mitzvot). 
 
Download the Discussion Guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_VaEtchanan_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf 
 
Tim on Liturgy, Part 1: https://bethtikkun.com/liturgy-tim-pell/ 
 
Tim on Liturgy, Part 2: https://bethtikkun.com/liturgy-part-2/ 
 
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Va’Etchanan is an exceptionally rich portion. Not only does it contain the words of the Shema (6:4-9) but the reprise of the Ten Commandments (5:6-18). It also continues Moses’ exhortation to Israel, with special emphasis on God’s goodness and on Israel’s uniquely intimate relationship with this good and great God. Topping it off, we find three distinct sets of bookends (for what looks like three separate speeches) that tell us to listen, observe, keep, or follow the decrees, ordinances and commandments (chukim, mishpatim, and mitzvot).

Download the Discussion Guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_VaEtchanan_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf

Tim on Liturgy, Part 1: https://bethtikkun.com/liturgy-tim-pell/

Tim on Liturgy, Part 2: https://bethtikkun.com/liturgy-part-2/

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"Va'etchanan" (Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11) | August 11, 2022

In this week’s Torah portion, Devarim, Moses begins his repetition of the Torah (“mishneh Torah”, or “deutero-nomy”), and he recounts some of the more poignant events in their history before speaking to Joshua, who will take the people into the Land and lead them in battle. The portion leads us to ask ourselves about our own wildernesses and the things that may be keeping us from entering into the Land. 
 
Download the discussion guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_Devarim_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf 
 
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In this week’s Torah portion, Devarim, Moses begins his repetition of the Torah (“mishneh Torah”, or “deutero-nomy”), and he recounts some of the more poignant events in their history before speaking to Joshua, who will take the people into the Land and lead them in battle. The portion leads us to ask ourselves about our own wildernesses and the things that may be keeping us from entering into the Land.

Download the discussion guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_Devarim_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf

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"Devarim" (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22) | August 4, 2022

In this week’s teaching, Tim reviews important points from former teachings before bringing new insights connecting Joshua's commissioning, the Hebrew word "natan" ("to give"), and Yeshua. 
 
Download the Pinchas 2022 discussion guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_Pinchas_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf 
 
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In this week’s teaching, Tim reviews important points from former teachings before bringing new insights connecting Joshua's commissioning, the Hebrew word "natan" ("to give"), and Yeshua.

Download the Pinchas 2022 discussion guide: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_Pinchas_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf

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"Pinchas" (Numbers 25:10-29:40) | July 21, 2022

In this week’s Torah portion, Balak, we see how God can use a spiritual man of low character to bless His people. We also review what we’ve learned from past teachings, make connections between Yeshua’s donkey and Balaam’s donkey, and consider how seeing and listening lead to doing. 
 
Download the study guide for this portion: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_Balak_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf 
 
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In this week’s Torah portion, Balak, we see how God can use a spiritual man of low character to bless His people. We also review what we’ve learned from past teachings, make connections between Yeshua’s donkey and Balaam’s donkey, and consider how seeing and listening lead to doing.

Download the study guide for this portion: https://www.bethtikkun.com/documents/BT_Balak_DiscussionGuide_2022.pdf

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"Balak" (Numbers 22 -25:9) | July 14, 2022

This week Tim Pell and Grant discuss parsha Bechukotai. Much of the discussion is centered on the word often translated as "contrary" in Lev. 26:21, the Hebrew word "keri," which is perhaps better translated "indifference." Other topics include the idea of "chokim," creating a home for God, and insights regarding reward and punishment. 
 
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This week Tim Pell and Grant discuss parsha Bechukotai. Much of the discussion is centered on the word often translated as "contrary" in Lev. 26:21, the Hebrew word "keri," which is perhaps better translated "indifference." Other topics include the idea of "chokim," creating a home for God, and insights regarding reward and punishment.

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"Bechukotai" (Leviticus 26:3-27:34) | May 26, 2022

We begin this week with a difficult question: we are told to not associate with certain types of people caught in the web of weighty sin, but what do we do if a family member is such a person? After applying a passage from the portion to this difficult question, we turn our focus to blemishes - characteristics that disqualify a priest from offering sacrifices. What spiritual blemishes do these physical imperfections imply? Concerning the Lev. 23 listing of appointed times, we focus on a curious verse that separates the spring and fall mo'edim. 
 
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We begin this week with a difficult question: we are told to not associate with certain types of people caught in the web of weighty sin, but what do we do if a family member is such a person? After applying a passage from the portion to this difficult question, we turn our focus to blemishes - characteristics that disqualify a priest from offering sacrifices. What spiritual blemishes do these physical imperfections imply? Concerning the Lev. 23 listing of appointed times, we focus on a curious verse that separates the spring and fall mo'edim.

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"Emor/Behar" (Leviticus 21-26:2) | May 19, 2022

This year's Vayakhel teaching is all about two words and their associated Hebrew letters: fire and water, shin and mem. We think of fire and water as opposites and say, "fire and water don't mix;" in the natural, this is true, but our God is supernatural, and He calls us to live beyond nature, as well. Join us as we unearth some of the hidden secrets of fire and water in the Torah, particularly in the Tabernacle. 
 
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This year's Vayakhel teaching is all about two words and their associated Hebrew letters: fire and water, shin and mem. We think of fire and water as opposites and say, "fire and water don't mix;" in the natural, this is true, but our God is supernatural, and He calls us to live beyond nature, as well. Join us as we unearth some of the hidden secrets of fire and water in the Torah, particularly in the Tabernacle.

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"Vayakhel" (Exodus 35:1-38:20) | February 24, 2022

What makes God "God"? Blending Christian and Hebraic perspectives, we begin answering this question in this year's Ki Tisa teaching. Other topics include "chochmah-binah-da'at," insights into the three gifts the wise men brought to the Messiah, attitudes of worship, and Sabbath rest. 
 
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What makes God "God"? Blending Christian and Hebraic perspectives, we begin answering this question in this year's Ki Tisa teaching. Other topics include "chochmah-binah-da'at," insights into the three gifts the wise men brought to the Messiah, attitudes of worship, and Sabbath rest.

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"Ki Tisa" (Exodus 30:11-34:35) | February 17, 2022

This week's teaching is all about the Tabernacle. Hidden in the many details and voluminous verses of these portions is the "picture section" of the Torah - God's own house which He designed for relationship with mankind. Join us as we explore within the three sections of the Tabernacle, finding insights into our own makeup there. 
 
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This week's teaching is all about the Tabernacle. Hidden in the many details and voluminous verses of these portions is the "picture section" of the Torah - God's own house which He designed for relationship with mankind. Join us as we explore within the three sections of the Tabernacle, finding insights into our own makeup there.

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"Terumah - Tetzaveh" (Exodus 25-30:10) | February 10, 2022

We begin this year's Yitro teaching by investigating the first Bible characters to say, "Baruch Hashem!" and what they have in common. Moving on, from Moses' interaction with his father-in-law, we extract 8 traits of a godly leader. Other topics in the teaching include men and women of valor, 3 instances of the long blast of the ram's horn, and insights into instructions that immediately follow the 10 commandments regarding altars, including a reading from "God Prepares a World." 
 
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We begin this year's Yitro teaching by investigating the first Bible characters to say, "Baruch Hashem!" and what they have in common. Moving on, from Moses' interaction with his father-in-law, we extract 8 traits of a godly leader. Other topics in the teaching include men and women of valor, 3 instances of the long blast of the ram's horn, and insights into instructions that immediately follow the 10 commandments regarding altars, including a reading from "God Prepares a World."

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"Yitro" (Exodus 18:1-20:23) | January 21, 2022

Why does the Torah wait until the drowning of the Egyptian army to announce that Israel was saved? Why not make this announcement at the moment of the Passover? We tackle this question in this year's Beshalach teaching. Other topics include insights from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks regarding three Torah illustrations of maturing in God, Israel's four complaints to Moses, distinctions between a "chok" and a "mishpat," and a look at an ancient Egyptian construction tool. 
 
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Why does the Torah wait until the drowning of the Egyptian army to announce that Israel was saved? Why not make this announcement at the moment of the Passover? We tackle this question in this year's Beshalach teaching. Other topics include insights from Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks regarding three Torah illustrations of maturing in God, Israel's four complaints to Moses, distinctions between a "chok" and a "mishpat," and a look at an ancient Egyptian construction tool.

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"Beshalach" (Exodus 13:17-17:16) | January 14, 2022

What does God mean when He says the patriarchs did not know Him by His personal name? This question is our first topic in this year's teaching on Va'eira.  Other topics include the Four Cups of the Passover seder, causes of spiritual deafness, frustration as an indicator of Pharaoh in our lives, and the "organized disaster" of the 10 plagues. 
 
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What does God mean when He says the patriarchs did not know Him by His personal name? This question is our first topic in this year's teaching on Va'eira.  Other topics include the Four Cups of the Passover seder, causes of spiritual deafness, frustration as an indicator of Pharaoh in our lives, and the "organized disaster" of the 10 plagues.

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"Va'eira" (Exodus 6:2-9:35) | December 31, 2021

In this year's parsha Vayechi teaching, we dig into a couple of peculiarities of the text, including a verse regarding the death of Rachel and a description of Joseph from Jacob's blessing of his twelve sons. Particularly with this second passage, we see both the difficulties of translating from the Hebrew, and we see the light of Messiah shining through the spiritual Word. 
 
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In this year's parsha Vayechi teaching, we dig into a couple of peculiarities of the text, including a verse regarding the death of Rachel and a description of Joseph from Jacob's blessing of his twelve sons. Particularly with this second passage, we see both the difficulties of translating from the Hebrew, and we see the light of Messiah shining through the spiritual Word.

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"Vayechi" (Genesis 47:28-50:26) | December 17, 2021

One of the most dramatic Torah portions, parsha Vayigash witnesses Joseph reveal himself to his brothers. In this week's teaching, we puzzle through Joseph's strange treatment of his brothers leading up to this revelation, we look at secrets connecting the Tetragrammaton to the names "Judah" and "David," we hear several fascinating quotes from rabbis regarding the revelation of the Messiah, and we consider the symbolism of Benjamin. 
 
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One of the most dramatic Torah portions, parsha Vayigash witnesses Joseph reveal himself to his brothers. In this week's teaching, we puzzle through Joseph's strange treatment of his brothers leading up to this revelation, we look at secrets connecting the Tetragrammaton to the names "Judah" and "David," we hear several fascinating quotes from rabbis regarding the revelation of the Messiah, and we consider the symbolism of Benjamin.

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"Vayigash" (Genesis 44:18-47:27) | December 10, 2021

What is the root message of Jacob's dream of the ladder? What are the deeper purposes behind Jacob's struggles with Esau and Laban? In answering these questions, we dig to the root of God's purposes for our entire physical context, including the pain we experience here. In our exploring, we examine four "beholds" in the portion and revisit R'Dessler's four levels of faith. 
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What is the root message of Jacob's dream of the ladder? What are the deeper purposes behind Jacob's struggles with Esau and Laban? In answering these questions, we dig to the root of God's purposes for our entire physical context, including the pain we experience here. In our exploring, we examine four "beholds" in the portion and revisit R'Dessler's four levels of faith.
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"Vayeitzei" (Genesis 28:10-32:3) | November 12, 2021

We start out this multi-parsha teaching by pondering two questions related to Abraham...before deciding neither is the right question to be asking! This leads us to a deeper insight into and connection with our first spiritual father. Moving on, we see Abraham's journey through the lens of the Garden of Eden. Lastly, we look at a second time God tells Abraham, "Lech lecha," applying this second "going to self" to our own journeys. 
 
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We start out this multi-parsha teaching by pondering two questions related to Abraham...before deciding neither is the right question to be asking! This leads us to a deeper insight into and connection with our first spiritual father. Moving on, we see Abraham's journey through the lens of the Garden of Eden. Lastly, we look at a second time God tells Abraham, "Lech lecha," applying this second "going to self" to our own journeys.

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"Lech Lecha, Vayeira, Chayei Sarah" (Genesis 12:1-25:18) | October 29, 2021

We explore two main ideas this year in parsha Noach: the wonderfully interconnected web of the Torah and the concept of grace. Via our first topic, we briefly compare such topics as the Ark and the Tower, Nimrod and the Antichrist, and the 70 nations and the 70 "apostles" mentioned in Luke. In addressing the topic of grace, we rethink the standard definition of "unmerited favor." 
 
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We explore two main ideas this year in parsha Noach: the wonderfully interconnected web of the Torah and the concept of grace. Via our first topic, we briefly compare such topics as the Ark and the Tower, Nimrod and the Antichrist, and the 70 nations and the 70 "apostles" mentioned in Luke. In addressing the topic of grace, we rethink the standard definition of "unmerited favor."

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