בס”ד The Torah portion of Parshat Nasso is usually read on the Shabbat immediately following the holiday of Shavuot. Its very name, “Nasso,” which means “to lift up” or “to elevate,” perfectly expresses the incredible spiritual height that Torah study imparts to a person, leading to profound upliftment and elevation.… Read More »PARSHAT NASSO 578- THE SPIRITUAL ASCENT THROUGH TORAH STUDY
בס”ד Maimonides’ Mishneh Torah (Laws of Kings 8:10–11) states that the Torah and its commandments were given to Jews and those who convert. On the other hand, it mandates that all of humanity should follow the universal code, the Seven Noahide Laws because it was given to Moses on Mt.… Read More »SHAVUOT – BRIDGING THE INFINITE GAP BETWEEN A HUMAN BEING AND THE ALMIGHTY
בס”ד In this Torah portion, Rashi explains that “Ger Toshav” (resident alien) refers specifically to a non-Jew who has accepted upon himself not to worship idols (Leviticus 25:35). A Ger Toshav is a non-Jew who has formally accepted the fundamental moral framework of the Seven Noahide Laws, especially the prohibition… Read More »PARSHAT BEHAR-BECHUKOTAI 5785 – THE CORE OF THE NOAHIDE COVENANT
בס”ד In the Torah portion Emor, Chapter 24, verses 10-23, the story of the blasphemer, who cursed the name of G-d, is described. Not cursing the holy name of G-d is one of the Seven Noahide Laws, which apply to all people. The root of the prohibition against cursing G-d… Read More »PARSHAT EMOR 5785 – TO LOVE AND HONOR THE CREATOR
בס”ד In this Torah portion, we study the prohibition of “You shall not put a stumbling block before the blind” (Leviticus 19:14). While its simple meaning refers to not placing a physical obstacle before someone who cannot see, its broader interpretation by the Sages extends to not misleading or giving… Read More »PARSHAT ACHAREI-KEDOSHIM 5785 – ENSURING JUSTICE AGAINST DECEPTION
בס”ד The weekly Torah portion, “Metzora,” discusses a skin affliction called Tzara’at (often translated as leprosy). The Metzora can become pure and return to normal life. However, beyond the simple meaning, there is a deep hint in the verse, “This shall be the law of the Metzora” (Leviticus 14:2). Our… Read More »PARSHAT METZORA 5785 – INNER PURITY
בס”ד Our Torah portion Shemini describes the birds that are not kosher for eating (only for Jews), and one of them is the osprey (the fish hawk). The sages said that it’s a bird that catches fish from the sea. It dives deep down and grabs fish to eat. The… Read More »PARSHAT SHEMINI 5785 – G-D’S WATCHFUL EYE
בס”ד Let’s imagine a person trying to connect with someone who is very rich and busy. The ordinary person would not be able to connect with the important person unless the important person gave him instructions on what to do. By following the instructions, the ordinary person connects with the… Read More »PARSHAT TSAV – THE POWER OF CONNECTION
בס”ד Leviticus, the Torah’s third book, focuses on the regulations surrounding sacrificial offerings. A Noahide may construct an altar and present a burnt offering to G-d using a kosher animal or bird that belongs to them. For Noahides, offering sacrifices is allowed but not an obligation. Failing to do so… Read More »PARSHAT VAYIKRA 5785 – THE POWER TO UPLIFT THE NATURAL
בס”ד The Torah portion Parshat Pekudei describes the Tabernacle, which served as a “testimony.” Literally, “eidut” means testimony but also means jewel (edi). This dual term carries deep meaning: the Tabernacle stood as evidence that G-d forgave the Jewish people for their sin of worshipping the Golden Calf. It was… Read More »PARSHAT PEKUDEI 5785 – GETTING THE LOST SPIRITUAL CROWNS
