Why Torah Limericks?

Over the course of the past two years, I have taken up the hobby (more of an obsession really) of writing a Limerick for every Torah weekly portion in the Jewish calendar. I'm not exactly sure WHY I have done this. But, I've enjoyed it- and from the feedback I've received on my facebook page, others have enjoyed them as well. After a few weak attempts to get them published in a book form, I've decided that I'd try out the format of a blog to share my efforts.
One of the things I've enjoyed most about the facebook posts is when others have posted their responses to my limericks with their own. Feel free to do so on this blog as well.


The rules of this blog are but few
To post, here is what you must do:
Find a rhyme exegetical
Doctrinal or heretical
Be you Christian, Muslim or Jew.


I look forward to the conversation.
LET THE LIMERICKS BEGIN!!!!!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Pinchas Limerick

This week's parasha is named after Pinchas who, at then end of last week's parasha, saves the Israelites from ruin in a graphic and violent action. The Midianites tried to Seduce the Israelites by sending their women to commit lewd and lascivious acts with the Israelite men. By all accounts, they were successful. Cozbi, the daughter of a Midianite priest and Zimri, the prince of the tribe of Shimon, got so carried away that they performed a sexual act in front of the Tabernacle. Pinchas, in a rage, impaled them both through the "stomach" (euphemism alert) and was rewarded for his actions.

Pinchas, he got his reward
For zealous use of the sword
He made everything right
For the Israelites
When Cozbi and Zimri got gored
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1 comment:

  1. LarryKaufmanJuly 10, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Five daughters come mourning their dad,
    A fellow named Zelophehad.
    "Our claim to inherit
    Is not without merit!"
    And God said, Okay, go be glad.

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