Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personally

Tetzaveh / Shabbat Zachor

This week’s parsha reminds us again that we mustn’t forget the evils of Amalek

March 5, 2025
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In this week’s parsha, the Torah delivers detailed instructions about the priestly garments, but because it’s the Shabbat before the holiday of Purim, we also revisit the ancient commandment not to forget the evils of Amalek. Why must we remember Amalek’s wickedness, and what does the war against Amalek, still raging on, look like these days? Tune in to find out.

Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personally
Tetzaveh / Shabbat Zachor
This week’s parsha reminds us again that we mustn’t forget the evils of Amalek
March 05, 2025
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