KI TISSA - (Exodus 30:11–34:35): From the chaos of the Golden Calf—those unholy cows—to the enigma of Moses’ horns. Why did counting heads spark divine danger? What’s with God demanding atonement for a simple census? And how does the sanctuary shekel tease messianic threads? We sift through textual oddities, priestly turf wars, and whispers of…
TETZAVEH (Exodus 27:20–30:10) is steeped in priestly tradition. We explore the sacred garments of Aaron and his sons—were they divinely mandated or a later justification for an existing institution? We examine the Urim and Thummim, ancient divination tools shrouded in…
TERUMAH - The Tabernacle’s “tachashim” skins spark debate—was it a unicorn, a badger, a dolphin, a seal, or something mythic? We ask: Does God need our gifts, or does the Bible hint at two views? Was the Tabernacle pattern, complete…
Mishpatim (Exodus 21-24) contains ancient laws and intriguing parallels between the Covenant Code and the Code of Hammurabi. We discuss "an eye for an eye," slavery laws, shifting divine voices (first and third person), and the unsettling phrase "an act of God." Discover anachronisms like the Sea of Philistia, the mysterious Covenant Scroll, and the…