Parshat Metzora
Last week's Parshah described the signs of the metzora ("leper") -- a person afflicted by a spiritual malady which places him...
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Parshat Tazria
The Parshah of Tazria continues the discussion of the laws of Tumah v'Taharah, ritual impurity and purity. A woman giving birth...
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Parshat Ki Tisa
The people of Israel are told to each contribute exactly half a shekel of silver to the Sanctuary. Instructions are also given regarding...
Parshat Tetzaveh
God tells Moshe to receive from the Children of Israel pure olive oil to feed the "everlasting flame" of the menorah, which Aharon is...
Parshat Terumah
The people of Israel are called upon to contribute fifteen materials -- gold, silver and copper; blue, purple and red-dyed wool...
Parshat Mishpatim
Following the revelation at Sinai, God legislates a series of laws for the people of Israel. These include the laws...
Parshat Yitro
Moshes' father-in-law, Yitro (Jethro), hears of the great miracles that God performed for the people of Israel, and comes...
Parshat Vayakhel Pekudei
Moshe assembles the people of Israel and reiterates to them the commandment to observe the Shabbat. He then conveys God's instructions regarding...
Parshat Acharei Mot
Following the deaths of Nadav and Avihu, God warns against unauthorized entry "into the holy." Only one person, the Kohen Gadol...
Parshat Kedoshim
The Parshah of Kedoshim begins with the statement: "You shall be holy, for I, the Lord your God...
Parshat Behar
On the mountain of Sinai, God communicates to Moshe (Moses) the laws of the sabbatical year. Every seventh year, all work
Parshat Bechukotai
God promises that if the people of Israel will keep His commandments, they will enjoy material prosperity and dwell secure in their...
Parshat Behar-Bechukotai
On the mountain of Sinai, God communicates to Moshe (Moses) the laws of the sabbatical year. Every seventh year, all work on the land should cease...
Parshat Haazinu
The greater part of the Torah reading of Haazinu ("Listen In") consists of a 70-line "song" delivered by Moshe (Moses) to the people...
Parshat Bo
The last three plagues are visited on Egypt: a swarm of locusts devours all the crops and greenery; a thick, palpable darkness, and the firstborn are killed.
Parshat Behaalotcha
Aharon (Aaron) is commanded to raise light in the lamps of the menorah, and the tribe of Levi is initiated into the service in the Sanctuary...
Parshat Nitzavim – Vayelech
The Parsha of Nitzavim includes some of the most fundamental principles of the Jewish faith... The Parsha of Vayelech ("And He Went") recounts...
Parshat Va’eira
God reveals Himself to Moshe. Employing the "four expressions of redemption," He promises to take out the Children of Israel from Egypt...