
Tazria-Metzora and Israel’s Days of Mourning and Joy
This week I share a speech I had the honor of giving in my synagogue. I also add a bit more material on related subjects.
Photo by Taylor Brandon on Unsplash
This week I share a speech I had the honor of giving in my synagogue. I also add a bit more material on related subjects.
Photo by Taylor Brandon on Unsplash
This episode analyzes - through story and commodity pricing - the meaning of the omer, kashrut and the deaths of Nadav and Avihu.
This week's (brief) Dvar Torah focuses on what *we* can learn from the role of the Kohanim.
Ever wonder why the offerings in Vayikra/Leviticus are what they are? Well this episode might just answer your questions...
The face of G-d, a divine river, foreshadowing and more! Dip into the ancillary parts of this Torah portion to discover how and why the relationship of the Jewish people and G-d is fundamentally transformed.
This episode is about Ki Tisa. It is also the speech I delivered the Shabbat before my mother passed away.
p.s. I'll probably issue another episode later in the week - there are elements of the parsha that I want to fill in.
Are the messages of Purim still relevant in a Jewish world that is no longer in exile? To find out, let's contrast the geopolitical messages of the Megillah and the Torah portion of Tetzaveh – this week’s reading.
The Mishkan may seem dry to you, but for me it is one of the most interesting parts of the Torah. There is just so much going on. This year I take it further - much further - than I ever have before. I think you'll enjoy listening, I certainly enjoyed thinking, writing and recording!
This week, I use a core section of the Nicomacean ethics to understand the complexities of Parshat Mishpatim.