This week we look at the contrast of the light of the Menorah rising up compared to the fire that comes down - the problems of complaining and some of the prophectic elements relating to Messiah are shown in this Torah portion

In our study we look at the connections with Jubilee, Shavuot and the book of Ruth

This week we look at the calling of Israel as a Light to the Nations and how this is set out through the genealogies in the beginning of the book of numbers

The final part the book of Leviticus where we look at the Jubilee year - its conditions and what happens when it is not applied.

We discuss some of the elements of Messiah's trial and in particular the implications of the tearing of the garments of the High Priest. Blasphemy, disqualifications for service and the rectification that is possible for us in this world.

After the death of..... yes the sons of Aaron, but why the gap and how does G-O-D show us how to live a life which is set-apart for His purposes.

What is tzaraas? The bible calls it leprosy and yet the cure does not seem to have any medical application. How can your clothing have leprosy, or your house?

Shemini - Eight. We discuss the inauguration of Yom Kippur. What is a new beginning and why are the three themes of Yom Kippur, the death of Nadab and Abihu and discerning between clean and unclean foods joined together in this portion

Pesach/Passover/The Last Seder. - The Haftorah portion readings for this moed period speak of how we are to turn from idolatry. But how do we see the transactions of Passover completely establish a permanent covenant relationship established some 2000 years after the first Passover?