Parshat Emor portrays the scathing blasphemy of an unnamed Jew whose pedigree was questioned. This desecration of God’s name threatens communal sanctity, and the offender
Repeatedly, Dovid Hamelech employs the metaphor of a tower or a fortress to portray redemption. This image of a tall edifice soaring above humanity aptly
Parshat Acharei Mot contains one of the more iconic phrases in the entire Torah. After repeatedly stressing the importance of mitzvah observance, the Torah concludes
The story of Yetziat Mitzrayim and the miracles of Pesach showcase many different “dramas.” Of course, the primary narrative is the great theological milestone: God’s
Shabbat Hagadol plays a colorful role in the rich heritage of the Pesach holiday. At the heart of the Shabbat Hagadol experience lies a distinctive
The previous parsha, Shemini, documents the culmination of a religious odyssey that was launched upon the Exodus from Egypt. The implausible dream that a house
In the modern reality, many Jews living in concentrated Jewish regions enjoy easy access to kosher food. Most of the struggle to acquire kosher food
As the miracle of Purim develops, letters play an important role in the unfolding drama. All told, five letters are composed and dispatched. The first
Parshat Vayikra lists the various sacrifices or korbanot and their respective procedures. Korbanot punctuate important and potentially transformative lifecycle moments: moments of elation and gratitude
The book of Shemot, which will be concluded this Shabbat, was referred to by our Chazal as the Book of Redemption, or “Sefer Hageulah.” The
The epic project of constructing a Mishkan was an unprecedented feat of human engineering and creativity. Instead of delivering a ready-made, heavenly prepared structure, God
The mitzvah of Shabbat is so seminal that it surfaces in five different parshiyot in Sefer Shemot. Among these “appearances” is the discussion of Shabbat
