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
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 the sons of Israel, saying, ‘When a … Read More
Parashat Tazria (She conceives) & Metzora (Leprosy)
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 handle the disease. Leprosy is … Read More
Parashat Tazria (She conceives) Leviticus 12:1-13:58
בס”ד Parashat Tazria (She conceives) Leviticus 12:1-13:58 Shabbat HaChodesh Maftir: Exodus 12:1-20 Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 This Shabbat is called Shabbat HaChodesh because it is the Sabbath before the very special month of Nissan, the month … 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 Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 Shabbat HaChodesh The month of Nissan is a very special month because the Exodus from Egypt took place in it. Passover, the … Read More