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Weekly Torah Readings
When our body aches we know it is telling us something. What if our body could warn us as to a spiritual transgression on our part? Tzara’at, often, but incorrectly translated as leprosy, was a spiritual affliction contracted by the Israelites in the desert when their social behavior betrayed a coarsening of their spirit. Thus warned, they could mend their ways, and return to their people.
Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33)
Parashat Tazria-Metzora is read on Shabbat:
Iyar 3, 5770/April 17, 2010
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The light of G-d’s blessing is dynamic and we must live our everyday lives in a spiritually dynamic way in order to be always receiving His light. Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aharon tried to freeze time and eternalize the moment, and for this they paid a tragic price.
Shmini (Leviticus 9:1-11:47)
Parashat Shmini is read on Shabbat:
Nisan 26, 5770/April 10, 2010
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The korban – offering: What’s it all about, and what does it have to do with you? The korban chatat – sin offering – is not a “get out of jail free” proposition, but a life-changing experience that, if done with sincerity, compels the bringer of the korban to take stock of himself and re-prioritize who he is and where he stands before G-d.
Tzav (Leviticus 6:1-8:36)
Parashat Tzav is read on Shabbat:
Nisan 12, 5770/March 27, 2010
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As we begin the book of Leviticus, (Vayikra), the third of the five books of Moses, the Torah gets down to the heart of the matter: The korbanot offerings made in the Tabernacle, (and the Holy Temple). These commandments which are difficult for us to understand and maybe even hard to warm up to, are, nevertheless, an expression of G-d’s will, and a test of our faith in Him, and our desire to perform His will.
Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1-5:26)
Parashat Vayikra is read on Shabbat:
Nisan 5, 5770/March 20, 2010
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For seven days leading up to the dedication of the Tabernacle in the desert, Moshe rabeinu (Moses our master), assembled the Tabernacle and then disassembled it twice each day. As we ourselves prepare for the building of the Holy Temple, what can we learn from Moshe’s daily undertaking?
Vayakhel-Pekudeia (Exodus 35:1-40:38)
Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei is read on Shabbat:
Adar 27, 5770/March 13, 2010
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Why is is that the golden calf, of which we read in this week’s parasha, is symbolic of the impurity of death, while the red heifer, of which we also read in this week’s special Torah reading, is symbolic of of the pure nature of life eternal?
Ki Tisa (Exodus 30:11-34:35)
Parashat Ki Tisa is read on Shabbat:
Adar 20, 5770/March 6, 2010
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“And you shall command the children of Israel… to kindle the lamps continually.” (Exodus 27:20) The light of the golden menora symbolizes the light of G-d in this world. If so, then why are we instructed to” kindle the lamps?” By actively lighting the menora, we are making G-d’s light our light, as well. In this manner we are able to spread G-d’s light to all mankind.
Tetzave (Exodus 27:20-30:10)
Parashat Tetzave is read on Shabbat:
Adar 13, 5770/February 27, 2010
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