“This shall be the law of the leper on the day of his purification: he shall be brought to the priest.”(Leviticus 14:2) We read two parashot (portions) this week because … Continued
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
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Parashat Sh’mini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
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“These are the creatures that you may eat from among all the land animals: any animal that has true hoofs, with clefts through the hoofs, and that chews the cud … Continued
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach (The Intermediate Shabbat of Passover)(Exodus 33:12-34:26)
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“Then I will take My hand away and you will see my back; but My face must not be seen.” (Exodus 33:23) Because this Shabbat falls during Pesach, the regular … Continued
Parashat Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36)
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“Moses said the community, “This is what the Lord has commanded to be done.” (Leviticus 8:5) The altar or the iPad? That’s the challenge Parashat Tzav presents this week. Not … Continued
Rabbi Menachem Fruman and the Israeli Elections
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Zelda, one of Israel’s great poets wrote “Every person has a name that his enemies gave him and his love gave him… Every person has a name that the sea … Continued
Parashat Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
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“It is a law for all time throughout the ages, in all your settlements: you must not eat any fat or any blood.” (Leviticus 3:17) What a difference a … Continued
Parshat Vayakhel-P’kudei (Exodus 35:1-40:38)
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“And the entire Israelite community came out before Moses.” (Exodus 35:20) We read two parashot (portions) this week because of the way the Jewish calendar is calculated. Months are determined … Continued
Parashat Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35)
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“Moses was not aware that the skin of his face was radiant, since he had spoken with God.” (Exodus 34:27) Parashat Ki Tisa finds Moses descending Mt. Sinai carrying the … Continued
Parashat T’tzaveh (Exodus 27:30-30:10)
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“I shall set my meeting there with the children of Israel and it shall be sanctified with my glory.” (Exodus 29:43) Parashat T’tzaveh concludes the instructions for building the mishkan … Continued
Israeli Elections Bring a New Knesset
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Just over three weeks ago, the State of Israel voted for its 19th Knesset, or parliament. The agenda put forth by most political parties focused on social policies rather than … Continued