“They shall take charge of all the furnishings of the Tabernacle, a duty on behalf of the Israelites, doing the work of the Tabernacle” (Numbers 3:8) Parashat Bamidbar (in the … Continued
First Jerusalem Day Remembered
Last Sunday on the 28th of the Hebrew month of Iyar (May 20), the Jewish world celebrated Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day. This holiday marks 45 years since Israel won control … Continued
Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
“Throughout the land that you hold, you must provide for the redemption of the land.” (Leviticus 25:24) Parashat B’har-B’chukotai contains the famous phrase: “Proclaim liberty throughout the land,” (Lev. 25:10) … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
“When you enter the land that I am giving to you and you reap its harvest, you shall bring the first sheaf of your harvest to the priest.” (Leviticus 23:10) Parashat … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
“You shall be holy to Me, for I the Lord am holy, and I have set you apart from other people’s to be mine.” (Leviticus 20:25) We read two parashot (portions) … Continued
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
“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
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