January 2022 - The Studio in Venice

Parasha of the Week Mishpatim n.19

parasha_of_the_week_Mishpatim_Parashot Parasha Mishpatim n19 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

G-d has just given the Ten Commandments on mount Sinai. Moshé informs the people of numerous ethical and ritual laws and seals the covenant between the Children of Israel and G-d. Rashi writes a Midrash on what G-d told to Moshé: “I gave you the Tables of the Law, including the Ten Commandments …

Parasha of the Week Yitro n.17

Parasha_of_the_Week_Yitro_Parashot Parasha Yitro Yitrò n17 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

Yitro, Moses’ father-in-law, suggests a system for establishing courts to settle disputes and manage governance; G-d gives the Ten Commandments to the Children of Israel amidst fire, smoke, and the sound of the shofar. He takes Moses’ wife and two sons and brings them to Moses in the wilderness. After a passionate reunion, Moses shares with Yitro…

Parasha of the Week Beshalach n.16

Parashot-Parasha-Beshalach-n16-The-Studio-in-Venice-by-Michal-Meron

G-d tells Moses to set camp at the Sea of Reeds until pharaoh changes his mind about freeing the Jews and chases his former slaves. With the Egyptians on their tail, G-d splits the sea and Moses leads the Israelites through it. When the Egyptians enter, G-d closes the waters and the Egyptians drown. Miriam…