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The Derusha Update This Weekend's Portion:  "If You Will Go Within My Rules..."   [ Lev 26:3-27:34 ] read on Sat May 21, Shabbath Iyyar 17   [ get candle-lighting times for your home ] Shalom to all, This week's Torah portion, "If You Will Go Within My Rules," contains twelve biblical precepts, spelled out over two main narratives. The first narrative is an outline of a covenant between the people of Israel and God. If we cherish and follow God's instructions, then we'll enjoy security, stability, and the bounty of the land. If we despise and dismiss God's instructions, then we'll face war, terror, and utter poverty. The second narrative explains the Torah's system for supporting the Sanctuary, mainly through tithing and personal endowments. What is the connection between these two segments - and why does the third book of the Torah conclude with them? Click here for an answer. Wishing you a Shabbath Shalom, Gil & Elana Derusha Publishing LLC www.DerushaPublishing.com PS - Looking for a good book? For the next six days only, enter coupon code BHUQ5771 at checkout and get 15% off your order on DerushaPublishing.com! News and Views Why Jews need to talk about the Nakba [ memories @ 972mag ] Kevin Schultz's Tri-Faith America [ review @ Book of Beliefs and Opinions ] In defense of autonomy [ reaction @ Jewschool ] Independence and mourning [ reflections @ Velveteen Rabbi] RHR Celebrates in Chan El Achmar with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayad [ schools @ Rabbis for Human Rights ] When Pigs Fly: Firing Up the Grill at a Kosher BBQ Competition [ summertime @ the Jew & the Carrot ] Looking for Something Good to Read? Try WE ARE ALL GOD'S CHILDREN by Joseph Haddad: "An American-Israeli businessman explores what it means for every human being to be a child of God. In the Hebrew Bible, humanity is asked to live according to a sound moral code, and the children of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are further called upon to live according to a highly-structured format — in order to be role models and teach their fellow human beings. Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, We Are All God’s Children takes a modern look at an ancient book. After reading it, you will never look at the Bible the same way again." Enter coupon code BHUQ5771 at checkout and get 15% off your order! Would your friends like this Update? Then do us (and your friends) a favor and forward this email to them!