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Parashat: Tazria-Metzora Torah Reading: Leviticus 12:1–15:33 “When an eruptive affection occurs in cloth of wool or linen fabric, in the warp or in the woof of the linen or the wool, or in a [tanned] skin or any [clothing] made of skin…” — Leviticus 13:47–48 In a section of highly detailed procedures in dealing Continue Reading »
Parashat: Shmini Torah Reading: Leviticus 9:1–11:47 “Aaron lifted his hands toward the people and blessed them; and he stepped down after offering the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the offering of well-being.” — Leviticus 9:22 This moment after the very first collective sacrifices of the Jewish people have been offered (and accepted) on the Continue Reading »
Parashat: Pesach Shabbat Chol HaMoed Torah Reading: Exodus 33:12–34:26 Moses said to GOD, ‘See, You say to me, “Lead this people forward,” but You have not made known to me whom You will send with me. Further, You have said, ‘”I have singled you out by name, and you have, indeed, gained My favor.”‘ —Exodus Continue Reading »
Parashat: Tzav Leviticus 6:1–8:36 “A perpetual fire shall be kept burning on the altar, not to go out.” — Leviticus 6:6 In this week’s Torah portion, God continues to describe to Moses the various laws of sacrifices, and Moses assembles the community to witness the anointing of the priests and dedication of the Tabernacle. When Continue Reading »
Parashat: Vayikra Torah Reading: Leviticus 1:1–5:26 “When a person unwittingly incurs guilt in regard to any of the Eternal’s Commandments…” Leviticus 4:2 “If it is the anointed priest…” Leviticus 4:3 “If it is the community leadership of Israel…” Leviticus 4:13 “In the case it is a chieftain…” Leviticus 4:22 The first parsha of Leviticus, Vayikra, Continue Reading »
Parashat: Vayakhel-Pekudei Torah Reading: Exodus 35:1-40:38 Amid all the minutiae of Vayakhel-Pekudei, it could be easy to lose sight of one of the most inspiring elements of this section of Torah: the holiness of the Tabernacle and Tent of Meeting stems from their construction as an inclusive, collective project that welcomed and made use of Continue Reading »
