By Romi Morales Parashat Shemini invites us to closely examine an event as bewildering as it is shocking: in the midst of the celebration marking the inauguration of the Mishkan, Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aharon, spontaneously approach to offer “strange fire” (an act that is not clearly detailed). The divine response is immediate […]
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By Romi Morales Parashat Tzav continues to unfold the world of korbanot (sacrifices), focusing especially on the role of the kohanim within the Mishkan. In the midst of detailed instructions about offerings (olah, mincha, chatat, asham), the handling of the altar’s ashes, and the consecration of the priests, a phrase appears that—though framed in a
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By Romi Morales Introduction: Vayikra and the Power of Small Details Parashat Vayikra marks the beginning of the third book of the Torah, which focuses on the laws of the korbanot (sacrifices) and the service in the Mishkan. At first glance, it might seem like a section far removed from our daily lives. However, as
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By: Romi Morales In the past two decades of working in the educational field, I have often encountered teams who express that they are giving their best without receiving any form of recognition in return. Unfortunately, this is common in educational spaces in general, and even more so in volunteer-based educational settings, where educators are
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By Romi Morales Parashat Vayakhel delves into the process of building the Mishkan. However, before beginning such an important task, Moshe once again emphasizes the importance of observing Shabbat. Interestingly, up to this point, the significance of this moment has been explicitly mentioned at least five times—whether as divine rest after creation, as a practical
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By: Romi Morales The parashah Ki Tisa brings together a series of significant events, such as the first census of Bnei Yisrael, the command to build a basin for the Mishkan, the instructions for creating the anointing oil and sacred incense, the reminder of the importance of Shabbat, and the reason why Moshe began wearing
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By: Romi Morales In Parashat Tetzaveh, the expression נֵר תָּמִיד (Ner Tamid) refers to an “Eternal Light.” This expression appears in Shemot/Exodus 27:20, when Bnei Israel is commanded to bring pure olive oil to constantly light a lamp in the Mishkan (Tabernacle). At first glance, this topic may seem distant, yet it holds a profound
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By: Romi Morales What is the secret of those educators who influence, impact, and inspire, leaving lifelong marks? What should I incorporate into my educational practice to ensure that my contribution is relevant and meaningful? Parashat Terumah offers us five wonderful lessons worth knowing to make our role in the educational space significant, profound, and
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By Romi Morales Introduction After the giving of the Ten Commandments, Moshe explains to Am Israel many of the rules and obligations derived from them, which they must accept as part of the eternal covenant. In Parashat Mishpatim, Moshe delivers another 53 precepts, each of which requires modifying previous habits to create a new way
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By Romi Morales The Parashat Yitro is one of the most significant in the Torah. In it, Bnei Israel witnesses the revelation at Mount Sinai and the reception of the Ten Commandments, a foundational moment in the history of our people. However, beyond its importance to Judaism, this event represents a transformation in how different
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