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This is Laura Weakley’s blog about current events from a Jewish Spirituality viewpoint, which sometimes includes other blogs she has commented on, when they are relevant. Laura Weakley may also be found on hubpages.com, sometimes regarding the subjects on this blog, but also on others.
The Torah portion, or parashah, read in synagogues across the world each week. The Torah is also known as the Five Books of Moses, although some mistakenly refer to the Tanakh as the Torah. The Tanakh includes the Five Books of Moses, along with prophets and writings. The Tanakh is what Christians are referring to when they use the term “Old Testament”. While I know why it is referred to as such, it is an oxymoron, because for one, G-d didn’t get it wrong the first time, and another reason is because it contains answers to everything within its pages as it is as relevant today as it always was. This is why - amongst other things - it is referred to as the “Living Torah,” or “The Tree of Life”. Probing the Torah’s mysteries can only be done through study, not simply a cursory reading. Every time one reads the words within it, one comes to the “table” with a different amount of knowledge, experience, and a different perspective. While this is true, one must also study with others in order to learn from the many levels of meaning.
Torah Commentary by Laura Weakley
Laura Weakley’s insight on the Torah portions - or parashot - each week is profound. Judaism calls the Torah the Living Torah, and this blog continually demonstrates why this is so! Laura’s style brings to light the connections between the eternal truths of the Torah and their relevancy to the modern world today.
Information about the books Laura has written, along with locations where the public can meet the author! How to contact Laura for workshops and public speaking engagements is available on this page as well as a TorahTeachings Brochure.doc
Includes the books Laura has written which are currently available. Currently, Laura is working on her series entitled, “What The Torah Teaches Us About...”. You can now buy directly through Laura from PayPal! The PayPal site allows you to e-mail Laura with a request for autographed copies of her books, or use the e-mail link, or the Google Voice widget, which may be found on every page of this site.
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