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Vayikra 5778

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TO BE PC OR NOT TO BE

This week, in addition to reading the Parsha of Vayikra, we will read Parshas Hachodesh in honor of this Shabbos being Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Parshas Hachodesh is the chapter in the Torah where HaShem grants authority to His people, through our court system, to adjust the calendar. Within certain parameters the Beis Din, the Jewish court, can decide when the month should begin. Although HaShem decided that You Kippur will be on the 10th day of Tishrei, His people are the ones to decide when the first day of Tishrei will be. HaShem gave His control over time to the Jewish people! This is the very first mitzvah we received as a nation. The demonstration of His trust in us is awesome.

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Vayakheil Pikudei 5778

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SECURE INVESTMENT

This Shabbos, in addition to the weekly Parsha, Vayakheil – Pikudei, we will also read Parshas Para which contains the instructions for preparing the ashes of the Red Heifer. The Haftorah will be read from Yechezkal (Ezekiel) 36:16, in which the prophet tells his people how Ha-Shem will redeem them from the nations where they have been exiled.

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