June 28, 2025

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Rabbi Neil Fleischmann

Articles by Rabbi Neil Fleischmann

Korach

 “Which is an example of an argument that was for the sake of Heaven? Such was the controversy of Hillel and Shammai. And which is

 Shelach

The meraglim were punished for speaking against the land. Miriam spoke against Moshe, and they were meant to understand, that she was held responsible for

 Behaalotcha

Aharon is told of the candles he will light, but the placement of this statement feels awkward, not right. Why is this juxtaposed after what

Naso

 The Mishkan was dedicated and gifts were brought by all, the head of every tribe answered their call.   Here’s an interesting fact: From whomever

 Bamidbar

In Bamidbar, the Jewish people are counted at the start, and the commentaries question the meaning of this part.   Perhaps the point was for

 Behar

There’s an age old question—Who are you? And, sadly, many people don’t have a clue. We think we’re our clothes or our house or our

Bechukotai

At the end of  Behaalotecha, there’s hope that God shares, a reminder moving forward that He still cares.   It says God will remember His

The Omer

The Omer was first set as a happy time, a bridge leading to Torah, from redemption—sublime! And yet, today, it’s often seen as a time

Acharei Mot 

This parsha, in its opening line seems unclear, but this contains a lesson which we need to hear. “Aharon’s sons died because they were close

Kedoshim

Your friend does something and it hurts you, you have to talk about it, don’t know what to do. You’re upset by their actions deep

Tazria

By Rabbi Neil Fleischmann When the world was created, animals were the first thing, and though it may seem odd, it is about this that

Shemini

The first pasuk of Shemini has a funny thing to say, it says the Mishkan was opened on the eighth day. That statement says an