Parshas Bamidbar – He is Counting on You!
The book of Numbers begins precisely with just that — a census. A precise date is given — the first of the second month in the second year after their exodus from Egypt. During the course of that brief history, the Jewish nation experienced; the miraculous departure from bondage; received the Torah on Mount Sinai […]
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: You Are Priceless
If a man articulates a vow, בערכך × ×¤×©×•×ª לד’ — regarding a valuation of living beings to G-d. (×•×™×§×¨× ×›×– ב) So begins the portion that deals with a person desiring to offer his ערך — ‘value’ to G-d. The Torah goes on to detail the exact amount a person must give based solely on […]
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai: You Are Priceless
If a man articulates a vow, בערכך × ×¤×©×•×ª לד' — regarding a valuation of living beings to G-d. (×•×™×§×¨× ×›×– ב) So begins the portion that deals with a person desiring to offer his ערך — 'value' to G-d. The Torah goes on to detail the exact amount a person must give based solely on […]
Parshas Emor – Time For an Oil Change
The Kohen,הגדול מ×חיו — who is exalted above his brethren — upon whose head the anointment oil has been poured… (×•×™×§×¨× ×›× ×™) A Kohen Gadol — the High Priest, must be ‘exalted’ — possess stature above his brethren to serve in this capacity. Wisdom, wealth, attractiveness, and strength are mentioned particularly. But what if […]
Parshas Emor – Time For an Oil Change
The Kohen,הגדול מ×חיו — who is exalted above his brethren — upon whose head the anointment oil has been poured… (×•×™×§×¨× ×›× ×™) A Kohen Gadol — the High Priest, must be 'exalted' — possess stature above his brethren to serve in this capacity. Wisdom, wealth, attractiveness, and strength are mentioned particularly. But what if […]
Parshas Vayikra – Heeding the Call
The Book of VaYikra, introducing the full gamut of laws as they pertain to most elevated service of the various offerings in the Mishkan, begins with a simple summons: ×•×™×§×¨× — And He called, ×ל משה — to Moshe, and G-d spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, going on to teach the […]
Parshas Vayikra – Heeding the Call
The Book of VaYikra, introducing the full gamut of laws as they pertain to most elevated service of the various offerings in the Mishkan, begins with a simple summons: ×•×™×§×¨× — And He called, ×ל משה — to Moshe, and G-d spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, going on to teach the […]
Parshas Vayikra – Heeding the Call
The Book of VaYikra, introducing the full gamut of laws as they pertain to most elevated service of the various offerings in the Mishkan, begins with a simple summons: ×•×™×§×¨× — And He called, ×ל משה — to Moshe, and G-d spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, going on to teach the […]
Parshas Vayakhel/Pikudei – A Time for Reflection
After a full accounting of all the donations that were given and of the various materials and vessels that were constructed, was concluded, the Torah describes the details for the actual setup of the Mishkan. Targum Yonoson reveals how each of the vessels correspond to four divisions of our people. The wealthy who are provided […]
Parshas Vayakhel/Pikudei – A Time for Reflection
After a full accounting of all the donations that were given and of the various materials and vessels that were constructed, was concluded, the Torah describes the details for the actual setup of the Mishkan. Targum Yonoson reveals how each of the vessels correspond to four divisions of our people. The wealthy who are provided […]
