Parashat Behar-Bechukotai I stare at the face in the mirror and then I look at a picture of myself at school. I am struck by the question, "Where has the ...

Parshat Emor Parshat Emor introduces us to the laws of the Kohein and his unique laws. The Kohein was granted to exclusive role of serving in the Temple. His service ...

Parashat Emor Weekly Torah Portion This week's Torah portion is Parashat Emor. It is divided into two main themes: 1. The sanctity of the Kohen- the priests who descended from ...

This week we read a double portion, Parashat Achrei Mot Kedoshim. What is holiness? What does it mean to be a holy person? How can I be a holy person? ...

Parashat Tazria Metzora Parashat Tazria Metzora lets us delve into the interesting law of the birthing mother being a Tamei - impure. The birth of a child is one of ...

Yom Ha'atzmaut 77 Years Yom Ha’atzmaut, the 5th of Iyar, is the celebration of the Independence of the State of Israel. This year we celebrate the 77th anniversary of the ...

Parashat Shemini Parashat Shmini as we see below touches on many topics. Today I want to focus on the last one, the laws of kashrut. We are blessed to live ...

Parshat Vayikra Parshat Vayikra introduces us to the world of korbanot- sacrifices. A system that is completely foreign to us. Or is it? Today we have no Temple and prayer ...

Parashat Ki Tisa This week we read Parashat Ki Tissa. Ki Tissa is dominated by the sin of the Golden Calf and its aftermath. Moses had been on the mountain ...