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.
Unlikely Messengers of Hope
Parashat Tazria (She Conceives) & Metzora (Leprosy) Vayikra (Leviticus) 12:1-13:8 & 14:1-15:33Haftarah: 2 Kings 7:3-20 This week’s double portion, Tazria and Metzora, deals with a topic that feels distant to many of us today: biblical leprosy, or tzara’at. While these … Read More
All Glory to Him
Parashat Tazria (She Conceives) Vayikra (Leviticus) 12:1-13:59 Haftara: 2 Kings 4:42-5:19 In the center of this week’s reading is the issue of leprosy. It is important to remember that when studying leprosy in biblical texts, … Read More
A Testimony of God’s Healing
Parashat Tazria (She Conceives) & Metzora (Leprosy) Vayikra (Leviticus) 12:1-13:8 & 14:1-15:33 Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24 This week’s reading portions contain some very interesting precepts that God gave to the children of Israel regarding that which … Read More
Eternal Leader
Parashat Tazria (She Conceives) Vayikra (Leviticus) 12:1–13:8 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 … Read More
The Foolish Shaming the Wise
Parashat Tazria (She Conceives) & Metzora (Leprosy) Vayikra (Leviticus) 12:1–13:8 & 14:1–15:33 Haftarah: 2 Kings 7:3–20 This week’s Parasha contains some very interesting precepts that God gave to the children of Israel regarding that which … Read More
Bold Belief
Parashat Tazria (She Conceives) & Metzora (Leprosy) VaYikra (Leviticus) 12:1–13:8 & 14:1–15:33 In our Scripture reading this week, we read an interesting and sometimes puzzling set of purity laws that have a powerful connection to … 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
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 Tazria (shall conceive) Leviticus 12:1-13:59
בס”ד Parashat Tazria (shall conceive) Leviticus 12:1-13:59 Maftir: Exodus 12:1-20 online pharmacy purchase arava no prescription with best prices today in the USA Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 Shabbat HaChodesh The month of Nissan is a very … Read More




