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Lehavdil

Kedoshim: Be Holy, For I Am Holy

(2-3 Minute Read) Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27 In the Torah parasha, or portion, of Kedoshim, the Almighty elaborates on key details of the Torah formula of personal holiness. Previously, in the linked portion of Acharei-Mot, the Torah begins the narrative…

Tazria: The Consequences of Negative Speech

(3 -4 Minute) Leviticus 12:1 – 13:59 The Torah parasha, or portion, of Tazria primarily discusses the malady, quarantine, and remedy of tzaraat.  Tzaraat is commonly translated as “leprosy” in English. However, this is a misnomer, as tzaraat does not…