“Do Sacrifices Have Any Relevance for Us Today?”
(updated and revised from Tzav 5765-2005)
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This week’s parasha, parashat Tzav, continues the Torah’s…
Since the Torah can only be read in the presence of a minyan (quorum), make sure to go to synagogue in order to hear this special Torah reading.
There is a profound lesson to be learned…
The story of the eldest sons of Aaron is a tragic tale that is described in the Torah in the vaguest of terms. On the grand day of the inauguration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), the Torah…
In order to demystify an otherwise difficult Biblical passage, set aside time to delve into the commentaries to appreciate the deeper meaning of the text.
In this week’s Torah portion,…
“Living a Truly Sanctified Life”
(updated and revised from Kedoshim 5765-2005)
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
The message of this week’s parasha, parashat Kedoshim, is surely one of the…
The Jewish people have often been cast as the proverbial “scapegoat.” When millions died during the Black Plague, the Jews were accused of poisoning the wells. Blood libels accusing Jews…
