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Martin Stone

By Martin Stone

The Schmooze
In Song: Balak

‘Bileam und der Engel’ by Gustav Jaeger, 1836 Each week The Arty Semite connects the Torah reading — however tenuously — with a classic work of rock and roll. In this week’s parsha, Balak, the king of Moab, having heard about Israel’s overwhelming military successes, is concerned for his people and his land. He hires…

By Martin Stone Jul 8, 2011 | < 1 min read
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In Song: Chukat

Each week The Arty Semite connects the Torah reading — however tenuously — with a classic work of rock and roll. This week’s parsha, Chukat, begins with the “Chok” — or law for which no reason is given or understood — of the red cow and how its ashes are to be used to purify…

By Martin Stone Jul 1, 2011 | < 1 min read
The Schmooze
In Song: Korach

Each week The Arty Semite connects the Torah reading — however tenuously — with a classic work of rock and roll. This week’s parsha is Korach, named after the man who, along with his lackeys, tries to instigate a rebellion against Moses’ leadership. They fail, as God weighs in on Moses’ side and sends Korach…

By Martin Stone Jun 24, 2011 | < 1 min read
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In Song: Shlach Lecha

Each week The Arty Semite connects the Torah reading — however tenuously — with a classic work of rock and roll. In this week’s parsha, Shelach Lecha, Moses sends out 12 men — a prince from each tribe — to scout the Promised Land. They return with proof of its bounty, but 10 of them…

By Martin Stone Jun 17, 2011 | < 1 min read
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In Song: Beha’alotcha

Each week The Arty Semite connects the Torah reading — however tenuously — with a classic work of rock and roll. In this week’s parsha, Beha’alotcha, the Levites are prepared for their duties in the Tabernacle, with the title referring to Aaron being given the privilege of lighting the Menorah. Passover is celebrated for the…

By Martin Stone Jun 10, 2011 | < 1 min read
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In Song: Naso

Each week in ‘In Song’ The Arty Semite links the weekly Torah reading — however tenuously — to classic works of rock ‘n’ roll. This week’s parsha, Naso, continues from last week with the allocation of Tabernacle relocation duties to the Levites and a census of those eligible for said duties. We then have laws…

By Martin Stone Jun 3, 2011 | < 1 min read
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In Song: Bamidbar

Each week ‘In Song’ links the weekly Torah reading — however tenuously — to classic works of rock ‘n’ roll. This week’s parsha, Bamidbar (in the desert), kicks off the Book of Numbers, starting with a census of the nation of Israel (603,550 males of military age) and a description of their camping arrangements. Then…

By Martin Stone May 27, 2011 | < 1 min read
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In Song: Bechukotai

Ed note: This is the first in a series linking the weekly Torah reading — however tenuously — to classic works of rock ‘n’ roll. In the first, and longest, section of this week’s parsha God tells us of the reward we will receive if we “walk in my statutes,” and the sufferings that will…

By Martin Stone May 20, 2011 | < 1 min read

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