Akhlah: This Week's Children's Parsha

This week's parsha is a Double - Parashat Vayakhel and Parashat Pekudei

Akhlah: Parsha Puzzle for this week

Here is a fun crossword puzzle from this week's Parsha. We have included the answer, so if you can't get the whole thing solved, you can take a peek and see how to solve it. Great way to get the kids involved in learning the Torah Portion for the week.

Akhlah: Bereshit (Genesis)

Bereshit means "in the beginning". The is the first book of the Torah and it tells the story of the creation, the patriarchs and matriarchs (people like Abraham, Sarah, and Jacob), and goes on to tell about the Israelites settling in Egypt.

Akhlah: Shemoth (Exodus)

Shemoth means "Names" and it is the second book of the Torah. This book tells the struggles to leave Egypt, receiving the Torah on Mt Sinai and the beginning of our journey in the wilderness.

Akhlah: VaYikra (Leviticus)

VaYikra means "and He called", and it is the third book of the Torah. Most of the book is concerned with priestly matters, but there are many wonderful ethics lessons that are taught in the stories.

Akhlah: BeMidbar (Numbers)

BeMidbar means "in the wilderness" and it is the fourth book of the Torah. It begins with the census of the tribes and continues with the journey through the wilderness.

Akhlah: Devarim (Deuteronomy)

Devarim means "words" and is the fifth book of the Torah. It is Moses' view of the journey and it concludes with the death of Moses and the Israelites entering Israel.