We are told in the beginning of the parsha ; And HaShem spoke to Moshe on Mount Sinai ( Behar Sinai) saying, Speak to the children of Israel and you shall say to them: When you come to the land that I am giving you, the land shall rest a Sabbath to the Lord. (Leviticus … Read more
Torah study on Oral Torah and Israel – Torah portions of Behar (read in Israel) Leviticus 25:1-26:2 and its connection to the Haftara read from Jeremiah 32:6-22. Understanding Oral law and the centrality of the land of Israel torah study of Behar Leviticus 25:1-26:2 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments, please go to … Read more
by Chanan Morrison The Talmud in Nedarim 32b describes the kohanim as sheluchei didan. The kohanim act as our agents or emissaries as they perform the Temple service. Yet this idea — that the kohanim act as agents for the Jewish people – appears to violate the legal definition of the powers of a shaliach. … Read more
The kohanim as a model for the requirements of leadership – as early elections are announced. As Israel sinks into the mire of pre election fever it would be instructive to look to the Parshat Hashavua (weekly Torah portion) for insights into what true leadership actually entails. The parsha begins with the words ; “ … Read more
Torah study on Responsibilty and Privelege – Torah portions of Emor (read in Israel) Leviticus 21:1-24:23 and its connection to the Haftara of this Shabbat The privilege and responsibility of being a teacher and a leader torah study of Emor Leviticus 21:1-24:23 To listen to more podcasts and leave comments, please go to PodCasts. Please … Read more
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison “For three years the fruit shall be ‘Orlah,’ and may not be eaten. In the fourth year, all of the fruit shall be holy, for praising God.” (Lev. 19:23-4) The Talmud in Berachot 35a quotes this verse as the source for reciting a brachah (blessing) over food. “‘Holy, for praising God’ … Read more
To understand the deep importance of Yom HaAtzmaut ( Israel’s Independence day), one needs to learn to connect the dots. Understanding Jewish history in general and perceiving Jewish destiny in particular necessitates the understanding that nothing in our reality happens by happenstance. Truth can only be comprehended by connecting the end to the beginning and … Read more
Torah study on Holiness – Double Torah portions of Acharei-Mot and Kedoshim ( leviticus 16:1-20:2) and its connection to the Haftara of this Shabbat Defining and Achieving Holiness torah study of Acharei-Mot and Kedoshim To listen to more podcasts and leave comments, please go to PodCasts. Please do not play on Shabbat
