“Those are the elected of the assembly, the chieftains of their ancestral tribes: they are the heads of the contingents of Israel.” (Numbers 1:16) Parashat Bamidbar opens the fourth book … Continued
Parashat Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
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Parashat B’har-B’chukotai (Leviticus 25:1-27:34)
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“I will remember in their favor the covenant with the ancients, whom I freed from the land of Egypt in the sight of the nations to be their God; I, … Continued
The Beauty of Jerusalem
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The Talmud teaches, “Ten measures of beauty descended on the world, nine were taken by Jerusalem, one by the rest of the world.” Years later, Mark Twain said, “There is … Continued
Parashat Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
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“So Moses declared to the Israelites the set times of the Lord.” (Leviticus 23:44) Parashat Emor addresses issues of k’dusha, or sanctity. It focusses first on the priests (sanctified people) … Continued
Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim (Leviticus 16:1-20:27)
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“You shall not render an unfair decision: do not favor the poor or show deference to the rich; judge your kinsman fairly.” (Leviticus 19:15) We read two parashot (portions) this … Continued
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-13:59)
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“The priest shall order two live clean birds, cedar wood, crimson stuff, and hyssop to be brought for him who is to be cleansed.” (Leviticus 14:4) We read two parashot … Continued
Yom Hazikaron – Israel’s Remembrance Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror
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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, and ceremonies nationwide honor the 23,320 servicemen and victims of … Continued
Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
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“And you must teach the Israelites all the laws which the Lord has imparted to them through Moses.” (Leviticus 10:11) Parashat Sh’mini is a bit of a shocker. After seven … Continued
The ways we remember
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“We are still here. And no matter what, we shall continue to be here to tell people so they can learn from our history.” Elie Wiesel At exactly 10 a.m. … Continued
Last Day of Pesach (Passover) (Deuteronomy 14:22-16:17)
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“After eating unleavened bread six days, you shall hold a solemn gathering for the Lord your God on the seventh day; you shall do no work.” (Deuteronomy 16:8) The last … Continued