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Following a brief hiatus, (the book of Leviticus, which instructs us how to live in this world with G-d ), it’s on the road again for the children of Israel, as the book of Numbers begins. Israel, in the desert, is marching as one man heading toward the land of Israel. But can they maintain their unity? Their commitment to G-d’s vision for them? Can we of this generation? They had their ups and downs, but they finally did make it through to the land. We have our own ups and downs, but we shall make it, too.
Bamidbar (Numbers 1:1-4:20)
Parashat Bamidbar is read on Shabbat:
Iyar 24, 5771/May 28, 2011
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Bechukotai, the concluding parasha of the book of Leviticus, is all about the blessings that Israel will receive when she performs G-d’s will and the “curses” or admonitions that she will incur when she doesn’t perform G-d’s will. Leviticus, more than any other of the five books of Torah, reflects how G-d wishes to be related to by man. It is only fitting then, that the book should conclude with a question posed by G-d: How does man wish to be related to by G-d? Do we want to bring G-d into our world and thereby receive His blessings? Or do we wish to relate to G-d only “casually” and thereby bring upon ourselves endless admonitions?
Bechukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34)
Parashat Bechukotai is read on Shabbat:
Iyar 17, 5771/May 21, 2011
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Modern physicists speak of the space-time continuum, but the Torah, thousands of years ago, already identified the space-continuum as being found within the holy Sabbath and the sabbatical (shmitta ) year, and instructs us to play our own part in bringing this spiritual cosmic energy to have bearing on our own lives.
Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
Parashat Behar is read on Shabbat:
Iyar 10, 5771/May 14, 2011
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Not just the kohanim, but all of Israel have been tasked by G-d with the responsibility to be holy: To think and to behave in a manner that enables the divine Shechina to fill our world.
Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
Parashat Emor is read on Shabbat:
Iyar 3, 5771/May 7, 2011
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“You shall not turn to the worthless idols, nor shall you make molten deities for yourselves.” (Leviticus 19:4) Don’t fall prey to your own fears and weaknesses and begin shaping false gods to provide easy answers, and in essence become answerable to you. It is you who must shape your being and your destiny to G-d’s will, and by doing so, become answerable to G-d.
Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27)
Parashat Kedoshim is read on Shabbat:
Nisan 26, 5771/April 30, 2011
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G-d’s glory fills not only the Tabernacle, but the entire world. Serving G-d in this world and living life in the acknowledgment of His omnipresence is a fine line, and a highly choreographed balancing act. The laws of purity delineated throughout the book of Leviticus are, in fact, instructions for maintaining a spiritual nearness to G-d on an every day basis, without falling into the abyss of our own physicality.
Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30)
Parashat Acharei Mot is read on Shabbat:
Nisan 12, 5771/April 16, 2011
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The individual suffering from tzarat can bear the affliction within the walls of their house, the clothing that they wear, or upon their own flesh. While the affliction causes a debilitating physical reaction, it is essentially a spiritual wake-up call. Acknowledging one’s shortcomings and approaching the attending kohen is the beginning of a spiritual recovery, which leads to its own reward.
Metzora (Leviticus 14:1-15:33)
Parashat Metzora is read on Shabbat:
Nisan 5, 5771/April 9, 2011
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