“The owner of the house shall come and tell the priest, saying, ”Something like a plague has appeared upon my house.” (Leviticus 14:35) We read two parashot (portions) this week because … Continued
Archives for April 2012
Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
“For I am the Lord who brought you up from the land of Egypt to be your God: you shall be holy, for I am holy.” (Leviticus 11:45) Parashat Sh’mini … Continued
The Month of Nisan Brings Redemption
A lot happens in Nisan. Ten days ago we celebrated our exodus from Egypt; five days from now, we will commemorate the memory of six million brothers and sisters who … Continued
Shabbat Pesach (Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17)
“You shall hold a festival for the Lord your God seven days, in the place that the Lord will choose…” (Deuteronomy 16:15) The ancient way of announcing the new Jewish month … Continued
Pesach (Passover) (Exodus 12:21-51)
“That very day God freed the Israelites from the land of Egypt, in their legions.” (Exodus 12:51) Because this Shabbat falls during Pesach, the regular cycle of parashot (Torah portions) … Continued