Weekly Torah Reflections
The principal publication of the Light of Torah movement is the weekly Torah-study leaflet by the same name, Light of Torah.
The Light of Torah publication follows the Jewish liturgical cycle which divides the five books of the Torah into weekly portions (In Hebrew: the Parashat Hashavuah or ‘Torah portion of the week’). Thus the Torah is read in synagogues in its entirety over the course of one year.
Each Light of Torah leaflet guides the reader through an exploration of a small section of the portion, often just one or two verses. Written for Catholics, the reflection follows the interpretative lead of Jewish Torah commentary from ancient, medieval and contemporary sources. In this way, the biblical horizons of the Catholic reader are expanded and enriched by Jewish tradition.
Light of Torah is authored by Teresa Pirola, under the guidance of a Jerusalem-based Orthodox rabbi, and published by The Story Source. It may be freely reproduced for non-commercial pastoral use, provided that the author and publisher are appropriately acknowledged.
Further reading:
• How to use the Light of Torah Series
• How to lead a Torah group at home, at table
• How to introduce Light of Torah to a Parish
• rchaeology of the Word
• Jewish Approaches to Scripture
