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The Value of a Person

December 5, 2014May 17, 2012 by Shlomo Skinner

This week we conclude Sefer Vayikra.

Strangely, the beginning of the last chapter doesn’t seem to be related to the rest of the sefer.

Here are the relevant verses that I looked at earlier this week (Judaica Press translation):

December 5, 2014May 14, 2012 by Shlomo Skinner

This week’s parasha starts with the tochachah / admonition of the Jewish people.

Then the Torah discusses various vows and contributions that a person can make.

Both of these topics are difficult and sensitive.