בס”ד Parashat Emor (Say) Leviticus 21:1-24:23 Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31 This week’s Torah portion contains a foundational part of Jewish observance— the festivals. I am frequently asked by individuals who are not Jewish, “Should I keep … Read More
Parashat Shemini (Eighth) Leviticus 9:1-11:47
בס”ד Parashat Shemini (Eighth) Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17 The first thing that one learns when reading this week’s Torah portion is that the service of the Kohanim (Priests) begins. It is significant that … Read More
Parashat Tzav (Command) Leviticus 6:1-8:36
בס”ד Parashat Tzav (Command) Leviticus 6:1-8:36 Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24 Shabbat HaGadol This Shabbat is called the Great Shabbat because it is the Shabbat before Passover and was the day that each family brought the lamb … Read More
Parashat Vayikra (and he called) Leviticus 1:1-5:26
בס”ד Parashat Vayikra (and he called) Leviticus 1:1-5:26 Haftarah: Isaiah 43:21-44:23 This Shabbat we begin reading the book of Leviticus and nearly the entire Torah portion deals with different types sacrifices. As disciples of Messiah … Read More
Parashat B’chukotai (in My statutes) Leviticus 26:3-27:34
בס”ד Parashat B’chukotai (in My statutes) Leviticus 26:3-27:34 Haftarah: Jeremiah 16:19-17:14 Shabbat Chazak In this week’s Torah portion HaShem is calling His people to obedience and promising that there will be great blessing if we … Read More
Parashat Behar (On the Mountain) Leviticus 25:1-26:2
בס”ד Parashat Behar (On the Mountain) Leviticus 25:1-26:2 Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27 Usually in years that are not Jewish leap years, Parashat Behar is always read with the following parashah, Bechukotai. This year is an exception. … Read More
Parashat Emor (Say) Leviticus 21:1-24:23
בס”ד Parashat Emor (Say) Leviticus 21:1-24:23 Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31 At the end of this week’s Torah portion one reads about the administration of the death penalty according to Torah Law. Most know that the Torah … Read More
Parashat Shemini (Eight) Leviticus 9:1-11:47
בס”ד Parashat Shemini (Eight) Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Haftarah: II Samuel 6:1-7:17 In this week’s Torah portion one learns a very basic principle for spiritual growth. It is not that this principle is so profound, but it … Read More
Parashat Tzav (Command) Leviticus 6:1-8:36
בס”ד Parashat Tzav (Command) Leviticus 6:1-8:36 Shabbat HaGadol (The Great Sabbath) Haftarah: Malachi 3:4-24 The Shabbat prior to Passover is known as the Great Shabbat. This is because in Egypt, this was the day that … Read More
Parashat Vayikra (And He called) Leviticus 1:1-5:26
בס”ד Parashat Vayikra (And He called) Leviticus 1:1-5:26 Shabbat Rosh Chodesh Nissan The Seventh Aliyah Numbers 28:9-15 Maftir: Exodus 12:1-20 Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 In this week’s Torah portion Moses begins to instruct Israel concerning the … Read More