by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 28, 2019 | Ask The Rabbi, Temple
Great philosophers have long debated the age-old question: Which came first: the chicken or the egg? The Jews have had a similar ancient argument: Will the Third Temple be built before the Messiah arrives or will it be built after the Messiah comes? Rabbi Tuly Weisz...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 28, 2017 | Antisemitism, Education, Faith, God, Israel, Temple
When the United Nations (UN), in October 2016, passed a contentious anti-Israel resolution denying the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount and Western Wall in Jerusalem, I decided to go full-steam-ahead and “Bombard Them With Bibles”. With your help, I visited the...
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...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 7, 2016 | Community, Covenant, Faith, Israel, Lech Lecha, Maps, Revelation and Prophecy, Temple
The map of ancient Israel is a fascinating document that has been studied by scholars and laymen for centuries. This valuable resource has helped historians understand how external influences have shaped the land over time, and it reveals the ever-changing borders of...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 25, 2016 | Leadership, Temple, Tzav
Chapter 8 in Leviticus discusses the anointing of Aaron and his sons as priests in the Tabernacle and the anointing of the Tabernacle itself. The process is very detailed. The first step is the washing of both Aaron and his sons. Then Moses dresses Aaron. Then Moses...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 12, 2016 | Community, God, Holiness, Temple, Terumah
This week’s Torah portion is the first of four Torah portions that discuss the building of the Tabernacle and the vessels within. The details are amazing – the exact dimensions of the building and of each vessel, the materials used for both inner and outer parts, the...
