Although the parsha this week is Metzorah, I nevertheless want to share what I realized at last week’s Shabbat service.

I had the opportunity to give a sermon this past week at Synagogue Ahavath Sholom in Ft. Worth, Texas and I wanted to share it. It was on the Torah portion Terumah, which marks the most pivotal moment in the transforming the Children of Israel. Up until this time, God has given everything to the Children of Israel to transform them into a holy nation. Now, they are commanded to give gifts called Terumah.

What we can learn from the months of improvement and hidden vitality; January/February, Tevet/Shvat