“You shall faithfully observe all my laws and all my rules: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:37) The book of Leviticus is considered the heart of the Torah because it’s … Continued
A Nation in Mourning
Today, Israel and the Jewish world observes Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s national Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism. Ceremonies nationwide honor the 23,447 servicemen and victims of terror … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:27)
“Carry out my laws and safeguard my decrees to follow them; I am the Lord your God.” (Leviticus 18:4) Yehuda Kurzer (President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America) … Continued
First Day of Pesach (Passover) (Exodus 12:21-51)
“At the end of the four hundred and thirtieth year, to the very day, all the ranks of the Lord departed from the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 12:41) Because the … Continued
A Mighty Nation
Some 14 million Jews worldwide comprise the Jewish nation and will celebrate our nation’s birth tomorrow night, when we sit at the seder table to celebrate the first night of … Continued
Parashat Metzora (Leviticus 14:1-15:33)
“And the priest shall offer then, one for sin offering and the other for a burn offering, and the priest shall make atonement for him before the Lord…” (Leviticus 15:15) … Continued
Parashat Tazria
“On the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised.” (Leviticus 12:3) Parashat Tazria describes the practices a woman who has given birth must follow. She may not … Continued
Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
“Fire came forth from before God and consumed the burnt offering and the fat parts on the altar. And all the people saw, and shouted, and fell upon their faces.” … Continued
Parashat Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36)
“This is the law of the guilt offering; it is most holy.” (Leviticus 7:1) Parashat Tzav describes how to offer the sacrifices listed in last week’s parasha (portion) and concludes … Continued
Parashat Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
“The priest shall provide him atonement before Adonai, and it shall be forgiven him for any of the things he might do to incur guilt.” (Leviticus 5:26) Parashat Vayikra opens … Continued