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Torah Portion: Parashah

An open Torah scroll with ornate handles rests on a table with other Jewish texts.

Each week, we read a different section of the Torah. Sometimes we read stories about our ancestors’ journeys. Sometimes we read details about the ancient Temple or complex lists of laws. Whatever the content, the Torah portion (or parashah) is frequently the basis for discussions and sermons at Shabbat services in synagogue and throughout the week. Torah text has also been the inspiration for many contemporary songs, poems, and prayers. 

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Person standing on a rocky ledge, bathed in sunlight, surrounded by dark cliffs and greenery.

“Mentor me, within the depths”

A woman and child stand by a stone well in a sunny garden with trees and a wooden fence in the background.

“With offerings of healing. / Companions on the journey, / Guiding me to see / That which was always there.”

View from inside a tent showing trees, rocks, and a clear sky through the open flap.

“in every word, / The Holy breath of letters”

Person holding a lit sparkler outdoors in a snowy setting.

“Before creation, music played”

Silhouetted woman joyfully running with a flowing scarf against a bright sunset backdrop.

“I survey the garden / I’d cast myself from”

Person with blonde hair observing an abstract blue painting on a white background.

“What a time! / What a parashah!”

a person's silhouette looks off into the distance

“The King awaits, / Tangible / As the flowers / Of the field…”

a field of red flowers

“Sang to me/The sea shanty/Of his mother’s/Last, and eventual/Wave”

Close-up of gentle ocean waves under a clear sky during sunset.

“In the center of the book, / The letters”

 

Hands holding an open book with string lights glowing on it, against a draped fabric background.

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