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June 10, 2020

You Are What You Eat | Manna

In the Hebrew Bible, manna is described twice: once in Exodus 16:1–36 with the full narrative surrounding it, and once again in Numbers 11:1–9 as a part of a separate narrative. In the description...

Parshat Emor / Rabbi Abraham / Torah Portion

April 3, 2020

by Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum Torah Reading: Parshas EMOR, Leviticus 21:1-24:23 SAY TO THE PRIESTS As discussed in Universal Torah #20 TETZAVEH, the Torah conception of the priests and their relationship with the people is radically...

Parshat Vayikra / Rabbi Abraham / Torah Portion

March 22, 2020

Vayikra: Rabbi Abraham

Lessons for Humanity by Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum Torah Reading: Leviticus 1:1-5:26 AND G-D SPOKE TO HIM FROM THE TENT OF MEETING The last five parshahs of the Book of Exodus explained the form of the...

Parshat Bechukotai / Rabbi Abraham / Torah Portion

May 26, 2019

Bechukosai: Rabbi Abraham

Torah Reading: Parshas BECHUKOSAI, Leviticus 26:3-27:34 IF YOU WILL GO IN MY STATUTES Our parshah, BECHUKOSAI, puts the seal on the book of Leviticus, which is the “heart” of the Torah (Genesis being the...

Parshat Kedoshim / Torah Portion

May 5, 2019

Kedoshim | Rabbi Avraham

KEDOSHIM Torah Reading: Parshas KEDOSHIM, Leviticus 19:1-20:27 BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY This week’s parshah, KEDOSHIM TIHYU, “Be holy.”, was specifically addressed by G-d through His prophet Moses “to all of the assembly...

Parshat Metzora / Rabbi Abraham / Torah Portion

April 10, 2019

Metzora: Rabbi Avraham

By Rabbi Avraham Ben Yaakov Torah Reading: Parshas METZORA, Leviticus 14:1-15:33 LEARNING HOW TO SPEAK During most of the recital of the Haggadah, the MATZAH — the “Bread of Humility” — lies exposed before...

Parshat Tazria / Rabbi Abraham / Torah Portion

March 31, 2019

Tazria: Rabbi Abraham

UNIVERSAL TORAH by Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum This year the two portions of TAZRIA and METZORA are both read together on Shabbat April 13. TAZRIA, Leviticus 12:1-13:59 In last week’s parshah, SHEMINI, the Torah set...

Parshat Shmini / Rabbi Abraham / Torah Portion

March 24, 2019

Shemini: Rabbi Abraham

THE EIGHTH DAY By Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum The “eighth day” with which our parshah of SHEMINI opens was the first day of the month of Nissan, one year since the Exodus from Egypt. This...

Parshat Tzav / Rabbi Abraham / Torah Portion

March 17, 2019

Tzav: Rabbi Avraham

By Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum Torah Reading: Parshas TZAV Leviticus 6:1-8:36 THE ALTAR FIRE Parshas TZAV is taken up with sacrificial laws and rituals. For many people, it is easier to relate to narrative portions...

Parshat Bechukotai

May 9, 2018

Face to Face | Proof of Divine Torah

It is clear also from this week’s reading that the expression “mouth to mouth” indicates Moses’ unique standing as a prophet: “Not so with My servant Moses; … With him, I speak mouth to...

Parshat Behar / Rabbi Abraham / Torah Portion

May 9, 2018

Behar: Rabbi Abraham

UNIVERSAL TORAH By Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum BEHAR, Leviticus 25:1-26:2 THE LAND BELONGS TO G-D “To G-d belongs the land and its fullness, the earth and its inhabitants.” (Psalms 24:1). “The heavens, the heavens belong...

Parshat Acharei Mot / Rabbi Abraham / Torah Portion

April 22, 2018

Acharei: Rabbi Abraham

Rabbi Abraham shares his commentary on the weekly Portion Acharei. Discover the value of guarding the Torah in our lives. Leviticus 16:1-18:30 AFTER THE DEATH OF AARON’S TWO SONS Our parshah, ACHAREI MOS, introduces...

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You Are What You Eat | Manna

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