Khi Yiqare Qan Tsipor

Tebet 21, 5779 – Dec. 28/29, 2018
כִּי יִקָּרֵא קַן-צִפּוֹר
“Khi Yiqare Qan Tsipor”
“If a bird’s nest”
“Si encuentras un nido”
D’barim (Deut.) 22:6 – 23:9

Psalm 132:1-18
Ashlam.: Is 31:5-9 + 32:14-18

N.C.: Mark 15:22-28; Lk. 23:33-34;
James 3:12

Summary of the Torah Seder – ‎ D’barim (Deut.) 22:6 –  23:9

• MISCELLANEOUS LAWS – Deut. 22:6-12
  • Sparing the Mother-Bird – Deut. 22:6-7
  • Parapets to House Roofs – Deut. 22:8
  • Against Mixing Seeds – Deut. 22:9
  • Yoking an Ox And an Ass – Deut 22:10
  • Sha’atnes – Deut. 22:11
  • Tsitsit – Deut. 22:12

• HOLINESS OF MARRIAGE – Deut. 22:13- 23:9
  • Charges Against a Bride – Deut. 22:13-21
  • Adultery – Deut. 22:22
  • A Betrothed Virgin – Deut. 22:23-27
  • A Virgin Not Betrothed – Deut. 22:28-29
  • Prohibition of Marriage with Stepmother – Deut. 23:1
  • Classes Excluded From the Congregation – Deut. 23:2-9

Questions for Understanding and Reflection

1. From all the readings for this week, which verse, or verses touched your heart and fired your imagination?
2. Why is G-d concerned with small little birds?
3. In your opinion what is the prophetic statement for this week?