Kim S. Geringer

Parashat Matot Study Guide Themes Theme 1: “I Give You My Word”: Promises Kept and Promises Compromised Theme 2: “Your Fate Is In My Hands”: Children Sacrificed and Children Saved Introduction In this portion, Moses continues to prepare the Israelites for life in the Promised Land, a life that they

Parashat Sh’ach L’cha Study Guide Themes Theme 1: The Scouts—Seeing and Believing Theme 2: From the Corners—Of Garments and Bread Introduction Parashat Sh’lach L’cha takes place at a pivotal moment in the Israelites’ wilderness experience. As the people are poised to enter Canaan, twelve scouts are sent out by Moses

Parashat B’chukotai Study Guide Themes Theme 1: We Get What We deserve . . . Don’t We? Theme 2: What’s it Worth to You? INTRODUCTION Parashat B’chukotai brings the book of Leviticus to a close. The primary concern of Leviticus is the Israelites’ proper behavior in its most important manifestations

Parashat Tazria Study Guide Themes Theme 1: Birth, Impurity, Boys, Girls Theme 2: The “Magic” of Renewal INTRODUCTION What does it mean to be “pure” or fit to perform ritual acts? How and why do individuals enter states of “impurity” and what restores them to well-being and wholeness? These are