Parshat Tzav and Pesach: Gratitude
This week parshat Tzav coincides with the upcoming celebration of Pesach, both of which teach about the positive power of recognizing when to be grateful and of expressing gratitude. Parshat Tzav describes the korban Todah, brought after a person experiences a personal miracle such as: a) being healed from an illness, b) being freed from…
Parshat Vayikra: Calling the Jewish People
What is the call of “Vayikra” for the Jewish people today? Numerous commentaries explain that parshat Vayikra is a direct continuation of Shemot, which ended with Moshe outside the mishkan. Even Moshe, the greatest prophet of all time, could not enter the holiest place at all times. Vayikra teaches that when an individual was impure,…
Parshat Vayekhel-Pikudei/HaChodesh: Renewal and Repair
“All big things come from small beginnings.” – James Clear Parshat Vayakhel-Pikudei coincides this year with Shabbat HaChodesh. These two Torah readings relate to the themes of renewal and repair. The book of Shemot ends with a description of the kelim (vessels) used in the mishkan. The final object is the kiyor (basin), from which…
Ki Tissa: Opening Door to Forgiveness
Parshat Ki Tissa contains wisdom on wrongdoing and forgiveness. It describes one of the greatest failings of Bnei Yisrael and then God’s boundless compassion. This episode can serve as a model for contemporary times. After the sin of the golden calf, Hashem tells Moshe that he will destroy the Jewish people. However, one key word…
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