by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 27, 2017 | Antisemitism, Gratitude, Revelation and Prophecy, Tazriah
The bitter debate between David Ben-Gurion and Menachem Begin over monetary reparations from Germany was one of the most divisive issues confronting the young State of Israel in the early 1950’s. Despite Begin’s strong opposition, the Knesset approved the deal with...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 8, 2016 | Purity, Tazriah, Temple
This week’s portion continues the discussion of ritual purity. In last week’s portion, the instructions regarding purity revolved around various animals that are considered pure or impure. Those animals which are impure may never be eaten nor used for...