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Parasha of the Week Kitetze n. 50 (Ki Teitzei)

Parashot Parasha Kitetze n.50 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

Moses enumerates many laws that relate to topics of family relationships, interpersonal ethics, forbidden mixtures, and sexuality. In continuing his last speech, Moses delivers specific rules on family relationships. READ MORE

August 24, 2023

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Parasha of the Week Va’etchanan n. 46 (Parshot Va’etchanan)

Parashot Parasha Va'etchanan n.46 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

Moses stresses to the Israelites the importance of keeping G-d’s commandments when they enter the land of Israel; Moses repeats the Ten Commandments and utters the Sh’ma and V’ahavta.

July 26, 2023

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Parasha of the Week Devarim n.45 (Parshot Devarim)

parasha_of_the_week_Parashot Parasha Devarim n.45 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

Moses recounts to the Israelites episodes from the 40 years in the wilderness; he encourages the Israelites in their upcoming conquest of the land of Canaan. In the 40th year, in the 11th month, …

July 20, 2023

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Parasha of the Week – Double Parasha n.43 Matot – n.44 Mas’ey

Parashot Parasha Matot Masey n.43 n.44 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

Parasha of the Week – Double Parasha n.43 Matot – n.44 Mas’ey

July 13, 2023

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Parasha of the Week Pinchas n.42 (Parshot Pinchas)

Parashot Parasha Pinchas n.42 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

G-d gives Pinchas a covenant of peace; G-d explains the apportionment of the Land of Israel; the daughters of Tzelophechad petition to inherit their father’s portion; Moses appoints Joshua his successor. G-d says to Moses: “The priest Pinchas turned My anger away from the sons of Israel by bringing My rights to bear in their midst.

July 6, 2023

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Parasha of the Week n.39 Korah (Parshot Korach)

Parasha_of_the_week_Parashot Parasha Korah n.39 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

Korah and his followers rebel against Moses’ and Aaron’s leadership and are killed; G-d instructs Aaron regarding laws of the priesthood. Now, Korah, a Levite, along with two sons of Eliab, decided to rise up against Moses with the support of 250 community leaders. They plot against Moses and Aaron, …READ MORE.

June 22, 2023

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Parasha of the Week n.38 Shelach Lecha (Parshat Shelachlecha)

parahsa_of_the_week_Parashot Parasha Shelach Lecha n.38 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

In Parasha Shelach Lecha Moses sends 12 spies into the Land of Israel charged to gather information and to scout out the land for military purposes, so to make the Israelites entering the Promised Land easier. In the Haftarah for Shelach Lecha, Joshua is continuing the mission that Moses began: …

June 15, 2023

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Parasha of the Week n.37 Beha’alotecha (Parshat Behaalotecha)

parasha_of_the_week_Parashot Parasha Beha'alotecha Behaalotecha n37 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

The Israelites receive instructions regarding Passover; they journey forth from Sinai and complain to G-d on several occasions, provoking G-d’s anger; Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses. After the sanctification of the Dwelling Place for G-d, G-d spoke to Moses saying “Speak to Aaron and have him light the menorah so that the seven…

June 8, 2023

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Parasha of the Week n.36 Naso / Nasò (Parashat Bemidbar)

parasha_of_the_week_Parashot Parasha Naso n36 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron

G-d describes the service of the Gershon family of Levites; laws relating to the suspected adulteress and the nazirite are given; God tells Moses and Aaron the priestly blessing; the heads of tribes bring gifts to the Tabernacle…

June 1, 2023