“You shall count for yourselves—from the morrow of the rest day, from the day when you bring the omer of the waving—seven weeks, they shall be complete.” (Leviticus 23:15) Parashat … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
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Parashat K’doshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27)
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“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
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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)
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“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)
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“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
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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)
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“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
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“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)
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“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)
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“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