What Does “Tokhehah” Mean? Originally published August 31-September 1, 2018
September 4, 2018
This week’s portion is Parashat Ki Tavo, which includes the Tokhehah (תּוֹכֵחָה), generally known as the verses of rebuke and warning, which will be chanted sotto voce, in subdued voice. Hebrew words are always constructed around a root, usually comprising three letters, with various vowels, prefixes, and suffixes appended. Some call these lines the verses […]
Chagim
October 31, 2017
The chagim at Beth Shalom are joyous days of celebration and prayer. We observe two days of chag as is the custom in the diaspora, and the final day of each holiday includes the Yizkor service. Each day (including chol hamo'ed) includes Torah reading as well as Hallel. Check here for information regarding each holiday […]