Parshat Naso 5772
This week’s parsha includes the Priestly Blessing.
Shlomo Skinner
The Biblical Outlook – Book Review
With Shavuot just around the corner, it seems like an appropriate time to review The Biblical Outlook – Topics in Jewish Philosophy by Rabbi Shlomo Polachek.
The Value of a Person
Parshat Bechukotai 5772
This week we conclude Sefer Vayikra – Leviticus.
Strangely, the beginning of the last chapter doesn’t seem to be related to the rest of the book.
The Value of a Soul
Parshat Bechukotai 5772
This week’s parsha starts with the tochachah / admonition of the Jewish people.
Then the Torah discusses various vows and contributions that a person can make.
Is Shopping Permitted?
Parshat Behar 5772
I’m sure you that either you enjoy shopping or you know someone who does. Is shopping permitted? If so, what is the proper way to do it?
Money and Words
Parshat Behar 5772
We’ve all heard the little ditty:
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But words will never hurt me.
You were probably told this by a well-meaning adult after some bully harassed you.
Let’s see if the Torah agrees with the ditty.
Working for a Living
Parshat Emor 5772
I’m using a different format this week because I want to discuss a practical topic.
Also, there is a special opportunity available for just a few days this week that I want to let you know about.
If you want to skip everything and go straight to the special offer, you’ll find it at the end of this post. 🙂
4 Steps to Increased Kedusha
Parshat Acharei Mot – Kedoshim 5772
Let’s dive right into trying to understand this concept of kedusha.
Here are the verses I quoted earlier this week:
Can You Become Kadosh?
Parshat Acharei Mot – Kedoshim 5772
An underlying theme of Sefer Vayikra / Leviticus is kedusha.
Let’s look at some of the verses that touch on this point (translation from Judaica Press).
What is Tumah and Why You Should Care
Parshat Tazria – Metzora 5772
Here are the questions that I have been struggling with this week.
1. What is tumah?
2. Without the Temple, is tumah important?
3. In some circumstances it is the role of a priest to determine if a person or object is tamei. At other times, no priest is involved. Why the difference?