Parshat Bechukotai – Curses and Blessing
By Rabbi Dovid Markel This week’s parsha, Parshat Bechokotai, deals with the rewards and punishments that result upon one following or transgressing G-d’s will. The story is told (Hayom Yom, 17 Elul) of...
Category: Vayikra
Parshat Bechukosai – I Will Make the Land Desolate
An interesting prediction embedded in the curses of this week’s parsha.
Parshas Tazria-Metzora – The Journey of the Soul
By Avner Friedmann The Parshah begins with the following words,[1] “Hashem spoke to Moshe, saying: Speak to the Children of Israel saying; when a woman conceives and gives birth…” Out of all the...
Parshas Bechukosai – Reward vs. Idealism
To view as PDF click here This week’s parsha begins by recounting the physical reward that the Jewish people will receive when they fulfill the mitzvos. This Sicha discusses the importance of reward in...
Parshas Behar – G-d’s Acquisitions
To view as PDF click here. This week’s Torah portion deals with the laws of acquiring an object. This Sicha analyzes Rambam’s formation of these laws and discusses the spiritual significance of them...
Parshas Emor – The Omer Offering
To view as PDF, click here. When Rashi explains the prohibition of using the new grain before the Omer offering is brought he offers two explanations as to the parameters of the prohibition. This...
Parshas Kedoshim – The Fifth Year
To view as PDF click here Parshas Kedoshim discusses the laws of Orlah and the fruits of the fourth and fifth years. The Torah indicates that there is an advantage to the fruit...
Parshas Achrei – Taking on Extra Stringencies: Positive or Negative?
To view as a PDF click here. Sponsored by Steve Cohen in honor of Elimelech ben Chana HaKohen. May he have a speedy recovery! From the exhortation of distancing oneself from forbidden relationships, our...
Parshas Metzorah – A Wealthy Man’s Sacrifice
To view as a PDF click here The Torah speaks of different offerings that a rich and poor man bring to atone for their tzara’as. In Rambam there seems to be a discrepancy...
Parshas Tazria – Man’s Standing in the Universe
To view as a Designed and Printable PDF, click here. Generously Sponsored by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld. May he be blessed with continued success in all his endeavors! The name of this week’s Torah portion...
