Kedoshim (Leviticus 19-20 ) Vayikra, 18:5: “And you will guard My statutes and laws, that you will do them and you will live by them, I am HaShem.” Rashi, 18:5, Dh: And you will live by them: “In the next World, because if you will say [it refers to] this world, his end… Read More »Parshat Kedoshim – The Value of Life
Shmini (Leviticus 9-11 ) The Torah Portion begins with the joyful celebrations of the Inauguration of the Mishkan (tabernacle), however this joyous occasion becomes a time of mourning with the sudden deaths of Aaron’s two oldest sons, Nadav and Avihu. “The sons of Aharon, Nadav and Avihu, each took his fire pan,… Read More »Parshat Shmini – Acquiring a Friend
Tzav (Leviticus 6-8 ) In Its discussion of the various offerings, the Torah describes the Guilt (Asham) and Sin (Chataat) offerings with the exalted term of Holy of Holy offerings (Kodesh Kedoshim). In contrast, the Peace (Shelamim) offerings are described with the term of Lighter Holy offerings (Kodshim kalim), which indicates a… Read More »Parashat Tzav – The Advantage of the Baal Teshuva
