by Eliyahu Berkowitz | f 28, 2021 | God, Israel, Jeremiah, Temple
Going out to the fields in Israel in the winter presents the beautiful sight of almond trees in bloom, covered in white blossoms. But it is not for its physical beauty that the almond is mentioned so many times in the Bible. Jacob relied on the spiritual connection...
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 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 18, 2016 | Leadership, Responsibility, Vayikra
The Book of Leviticus is dedicated primarily to instructing us in the various sacrifices that are brought in the Tabernacle and, later on, in the Temple, as well as other instructions pertaining to the work of the priests and the Levites. Chapter 4 begins with a...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 11, 2016 | God, Pekudei
The closing chapters of the Book of Exodus complete the section that deals with the construction of the Tabernacle. The last verses are particularly interesting. Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the Lord filled the Tabernacle. And Moses...
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