Parashat Metzora (Leprosy) Vayikra (Leviticus) 14:1–15:33 Our weekly portion starts with a precise description of a law that deals with someone who suffered from leprosy, and how he or she was to be cleansed from … Read More
Mysteries in the Word
Parashat Tazria (She conceives) Vayikra (Leviticus) 12:1–13:8 This week’s portion opens with an interesting yet mysterious ritual, which is actually the entire 12th chapter of Leviticus: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to … Read More
Keep the Fire Burning!
Parashat Tzav (Command) Vayikra (Leviticus) 6:1–8:36 I previously wrote on this Scripture portion, Parashat Tzav (Command), that the “HaOlah” sacrifice which means, “to go up”, has a deep connection to the work of Yeshua our … Read More
Parashat Bahar (On the Mountain)
& Bechukotai (In My Decrees)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 21:1–24:3 This week, those in the diaspora read both Parashat Bahar (On the Mountain) & Bechukotai (In My Decrees), but in Israel, we only read Bechukotai (In My Decrees). Starting next week, the … Read More
Parashat Emor (Say)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 21:1–24:3 As I was reading this week’s Parasha (Scripture portion), two specific instances caught my attention because they connect to the amazing ministry of our Messiah while on earth: Then the LORD spoke … Read More
Parashat Acharei Mot (After the death) & Kedoshim (Holy ones)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 16:1–18:30 & 19:1–20:27 Our weekly reading brings us to two very interesting portions, “After the Death” and “Holy Ones” (this is the parasha according to the diaspora, and differs slightly from what we … Read More
Parashat Tazria (She conceives) & Metzora (Leprosy)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 12:1–13:8 & 14:1–15:33 Why was leprosy such an issue in the Bible? In this week’s reading, the issue of leprosy comes up, and God is very precise in His instructions regarding how to … Read More
Parashat Shemini (Eighth)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 9:1–11:47 After a two-week “break” from the regular study of the Parasha (weekly reading of Scripture which is read in synagogues) due to Pesach (Passover), this week we return to the scheduled readings. … Read More
Parashat Tzav (Command)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 6:1–8:36 In this week’s Scripture portion, we read: Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Command Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the law for the burnt offering: the burnt offering itself … Read More