בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT KEDOSHIM 5785 ISRAEL, THE NATIONS, AND THE PAHT OF KEDUSHAH In Leviticus 19:2, we read: 2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them: Ye shall be holy; for I the L-RD your G-d am holy. ב דַּבֵּר אֶל-כָּל-עֲדַת בְּנֵי-יִשְׂרָאֵל, וְאָמַרְתָּ… Read More »THE UNIVESAL CALL TO HOLINESS
בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT ACHAREI MOT 5785 A Call to Holy Parenting In Leviticus 18, G-d warns the people of Israel as they enter the Holy Land. One command stands out with striking gravity: 21 And thou shalt not give any of thy seed to set them apart to Molech,… Read More »DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN PASS THROUGH THE FIRE
בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT METZORA 5785 The Healing of Lashon Hara: The Leper’s Purification Ritual as a Life Lesson In Leviticus 14:1-7, the purification ritual for the leper is described. This ritual contains much symbolism, offering deeper lessons for our handling of language and the combating of lashon hara… Read More »THE HEALING OF LASHON HARA – INSIGHTS FROM THE LEPER’S RITUAL
בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT TAZRIA 5785 From Gossip to Positive Communication Introduction This week is the Parshah Tazria, which is often thought of as leprosy, but actually refers to a white rash or eczema on the skin. In Jewish tradition, this condition is connected to gossip and negative speech.1… Read More »GOSSIP CYCLE BREAK
בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT SHEMINI 5785 Leviticus 9:23-24 – The Divine Response to Obedience Moses and Aaron went into the Tent of Meeting. When they came out, they blessed the people, and the Presence of Hashem appeared to all the people. Fire came forth from before Hashem and consumed… Read More »AN EXAMINATION OF OBEDIENCE
בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT TZAV 5785 In our previous blog, we explored Parshat Vayikra, where we delved into the concept of the karban chatat (sin offering) and how the process of teshuvah (repentance) enables us to seek forgiveness for unintentional sins. In this context, it’s important to note that… Read More »OFFERING, PRAYER AND CONNECTION TO G-D
בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT VAYIKRA 5785 Facts About the Sin-offering that is Describe in the Torah This week, the Torah portion in Leviticus chapter 4 discusses the Jewish “sin-offering”, karban chatat. During the time of the Holy Temple, a Jewish person was obligated to bring this offering when he… Read More »THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT PEKUDEI 5785 The Tabernacle as a Blueprint for Creation The construction of the Tabernacle in the desert is not merely a historical event but a profound spiritual concept that reflects the essence of creation. In the parasha Pekudei, it is described how the Israelites completed… Read More »BUILDING A SACRED WORLD
בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT VAYAKHEL 5785 A SPIRITUAL MEANING FOR EVERYONE In Exodus 35:5 we are told: 5 Take ye from among you an offering unto the L-RD, whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring it, the L-RD’S offering: gold, and silver, and brass; ה קְחוּ מֵאִתְּכֶם… Read More »THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE TABERNAKEL
בס”ד A THOUGHT ABOUT PARSHAT VAYAKHEL 5785 LESSONS FOR TODAY’S WORLD And everyone who excelled in ability and everyone whose spirit was moved came, bringing to Hashem an offering for the work of the Tent of Meeting and for all its service and for the sacral vestments. וַיָּבֹ֕אוּ כָּל־אִ֖ישׁ… Read More »LESSON FOR TODAY’S WORLD
