Holiness isn’t shaped by our sincerity or intentions, but by the standards God Himself has lovingly revealed, calling us to examine whether our devotion aligns with His will or merely our own understanding. The sobering accounts of Nadav, Avihu, and Uzzah remind us that even well-meaning acts can become “strange fire” when they depart from His command, inviting us back to a reverent, obedient walk with Him.
The Problem of Good Intentions
Parashat Shemini (Eighth) Leviticus 9:1-11:47Haftarah: 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17 This week, during our staff meeting, we found ourselves asking a fundamental question: Why do we do what we do? As followers of God, are we simply going through … Read More
Do Our Traditions Honor God?
Parashat Shemini (Eighth) Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Shabbat HaChodesh (Shabbat of The Month) : Exodus 12:1-20 Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 This week we have a special reading for what is known as Shabbat HaChodesh, which is the Shabbat … Read More
Foreign Fire
Parashat Shemini (Eighth) Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 6:1-7:17 In reading this week’s Parashah and Haftarah portions, I was once again struck by two tragic accounts. In Leviticus 10:1–2 we read: Now Nadab and Abihu, … Read More
Purification
Parashat Shemini (Eighth) Vayikra (Leviticus) 9:1–11:47 Maftir: Numbers 19:1–22 Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16–38 This week there is a special reading for what is called “Shabbat Parah”, which is the Shabbat before the “Shabbat HaChodesh” (Sabbath of … Read More
What Does God Ask of You?
Parashat Shemini (Eighth) Vayikra (Leviticus) 9:1–11:47 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 6:1–7:17 In our Parasha portion we read of the incredible account that took place when Aaron offered the sacrifice before the Lord: Then Aaron lifted up … Read More
A Strange Fire
Parashat Shmini (Eighth) Vayikra (Leviticus) 9:1–11:47 In my last blog entry, Don’t Miss this Opportunity, I wrote that, if after the current Covid-19 pandemic, everything will simply “return to normal”, we will have missed an … 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 Sh’mini (Eighth) Leviticus 9:1-11:47
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