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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...