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
Parashat VaYiqra (And he called)
VaYiqra (Leviticus) 1:1–5:26 We begin the third book of the Bible this week! In this week’s reading, we see for the first time an important concept that Yeshua Himself spoke of, which is salt: “Every … Read More
Parashat Bahar (On the Mountain)
Vayikra (Leviticus) 25:1-26:2 Our Scripture reading this week is full of rich and though-provoking passages that deal with trusting God and resting in His faithfulness: “The LORD then spoke to Moses at Mount Sinai, saying, … Read More
Parashat Emor (Say)
Vayikra (Leviticus) 21:1-24:3 In this week’s reading, we read some important verses about the Lord’s appointed times: “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to the sons (children) of Israel, and you tell them … Read More
Parashat Acharei Mot (After the Death) & Kedoshim (Holy Ones)
Vayikra (Leviticus) 16:1-18:40 & 19:1-20:27 This past week in Israel was a very special week, as we commemorated the many IDF (Israeli Defense Force) soldiers who gave their lives defending the Land of Israel, as … Read More
Pesach (Passover) Reflections
This week we are in the midst of celebrating Pesach (Passover), and the weekly reading is a special one for Shabbat, “Chol HaMoed Pesach” from Exodus. As we are on the theme of Passover, I … Read More