Shekalim
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Shabbat Shekalim: Jewish Spring Training Begins
This Shabbat is the first of the arba parshiyyot, the "four Torah portions." This Shabbat, right before Rosh Chodesh (the first of the month) preceding Purim, is Shabbat Shekalim ("silver coins"). The Shabbat before Purim is Shabbat Zachor ("remember"). The third and fourth occur on the two weeks leading up to Rosh Chodesh Nissan, the… Continue reading
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