(3 -4 Minute) Leviticus 12:1 – 13:59 The Torah parshiyot, or portions, of Tazria and Metzora, primarily discuss the malady, quarantine, and remedy of tzaraat. Tzaraat is commonly translated as “leprosy” in English. However, this is a misnomer, as tzaraat…
(5-6 Minute Read) Lev. 9:1-11:47 The Torah parasha, or Biblical portion, of Shemini first describes the inauguration of Aaron and his sons as the kohanim, or Levitical priesthood. A fire issued from G-d to consume the original offerings, and the…
(3 – 4 Minute Read) The holiday of Pesach, or Passover, is one of the most monumental commemorations in Jewish life. On this annual holiday, the Jewish people remember and acknowledge Yetziyat Mitzrayim, the “Exodus” of the early Jewish people…
(3 – 4 Minute Read) Pesach is a week-long holiday (eight days outside of the land of Israel). This year, the key days of the holiday partially overlap with Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath. Our Chachamim, rabbinical sages of blessed memory,…
4 – 5 Minute Read Leviticus 6:1 – 8:36 The Torah parasha, or portion, of Tzav continues the recounting of the commandments of the Almighty through Moses regarding Aaron and his sons as well as the affiliated sacrifices. The burnt…
