“On the eighth day Moses called Aaron and his sons, and the elders of Israel” (Leviticus 9:1). Parashat Sh’mini includes the first of two major collections of dietary laws in … Continued
Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
|
Representing Jewish Identity in the U.S. Military
|
JWB Jewish Chaplains Council hosted in our New York offices its annual Chaplain and Lay Leader Training Course. Of all the agencies that endorse chaplains for the United States military … Continued
Parashat Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36)
|
“This is the ritual of the reparation offering: it is most holy.” (Leviticus 7:1) Parashat Tzav describes the duties of the kohanim (priests) for performing each of the sacrifices listed … Continued
Solidarity is Our Response to Hate
|
On Friday, two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand became the latest target of murderous hate and bigotry. The death toll from this violent attack has risen to 50, with countless … Continued
From Sorrow to Joy
|
“The month which was turned unto them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day.” As the Jewish world prepares for Purim’s festivities and joy, I want … Continued
Parashat Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
|
“The Priest shall dip his finger in the blood, and sprinkle of the blood seven times before the Lord, in front of the curtain of the Shrine” (Leviticus 4:6). Anyone … Continued
Parashat P’kudei (Exodus 38:21-40:38)
|
“And when Moses that they had performed all the tasks-as the Lord had commanded, so they had done-Moses blessed them” (Exodus 39:43). Parashat P’kudei provides an accounting of all the … Continued
Parashat Vayakhel (Exodus 35:1-38:20)
|
“You shall kindle no fire throughout your settlements on the Sabbath day.” (Exodus 35:3) In Parashat Vayakhel Moses relays God’s instructions for building the mishkan, or Tabernacle, to the Israelites. … Continued
Parashat Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35)
|
“Aaron and all the Israelites saw that the skin of Moses’ face was radiant; and they shrank from coming near him.” (Exodus 34:30) Parashat Ki Tisa covers a lot of … Continued
Parashat T’tzaveh (Exodus 27:30-30:10)
|
“Place it in front of the curtain that is over the Ark of the Pact- in front of the cover that is over the Pact-where I will meet with you” … Continued