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We are now beginning a new book of the Torah, Vayikra also known as Leviticus. It contains the instructions for the Levitical Priesthood and the various offerings. How can we relate to this book today? Here’s what I gleaned from just the first few verses. In verse 2, we read: “…adam mi yakriv יַקְרִיב mikem […]
6 Iyar 5782 To hear the recorded message, click on https://youtu.be/sNPmbrxVCqI From Parashah Kedoshim we learn that the sacred, the holy, is not achieved by separating ourselves from the rest of the congregation, but simply by walking side by side with others; otherwise, what is the point of being “holy”; it is only for ourselves? […]
Is the Ego Bad? The Exodus marked our birth as a people. We are required to remember the day we left Egypt, every day of our lives. When God revealed Himself to us at Mt. Sinai, He presented Himself not as the Creator of heaven and earth, but as “… your God, who brought you out […]
3 Tammuz 5776 פרשת קֹרַח, ג’ תמוז, תשע”ו This parashah is a very crucial and holds the name of a very controversial person. Why would our elders give Korach so much importance by naming a portion after him? Our Creator clearly shows us that our heroes are shown for whom they really are— human beings […]
Have you been called to be a leader? 19 Sivan 5776 In this last week’s reading in the Torah in Numbers 11, Moses was complaining that the burden of leading the people was too great for him. How was he supposed to carry all these complaining people on his shoulders; how could he be […]
