The census in Parshas Bamidbar recognizes each person as a unique, loved human being with value, dignity, and worth, each with a specific mission on earth.

In Parshas Emor, devoted faithfulness to God’s moral law in the midst of mayhem is quite a test for the newly freed Israelites. Some embrace it; some accept parts of it, some reject it entirely.

Parshas Shemini teaches us that clean dietary practices and the dirty business of child sacrifice do not mix. Abstaining from the blood in meat and indulging in shedding innocent blood in the womb are not compatible actions.

Passover promises rescue from slavery and death, a miraculous opportunity for life, freedom and spiritual fulfillment, initially appreciated and embraced, but soon squandered.

Parshas Tzav reveals the physical and spiritual integration needed to keep our inner fire burning for a holy way of life, a life that begins at conception and lasts until natural death.

Ki Tisa shows us that we need a Father's tender mercies and the consolation of second and third chances to redeem ourselves along the way to God centered living.

Amalekite society was wholly corrupted with sin and evil and child sacrifice. They were beyond redemption and posed an existential threat to a new society of God centered people.

Jacob's life in Parshas Vayigash demonstrates that positive participation in public life and God centered religious personal observance are the two keys to Jewish survival.

In Parshas Lech-Lecha, God promises a world populated with 100 million Jews. This promise remains unfulfilled. A history of genocide against Jews and decades of abortion homicide by Jews have taken their toll.

Parshas Bereshit begins our annual Torah reading cycle and a journey towards God awareness and spiritual restoration.