Brit – Covenant: The Architecture of Jewish Existence

What Is a Brit? A Precise Definition The word brit is usually translated “covenant” — but that English word is nearly as opaque as the Hebrew. To understand what a brit is, we first need to clear away three things it is commonly confused with. A brit is not a contract. A contract is a

Eishes Chayil: Teves- Chana

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Eishes Chayil: Sivan: Her Husband is Known in the Gates, when He Sits Among the Elders of the Land

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Eishes Chayil: Tamuz

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Parshas Chukas/Balak

Categorization of Mitzos In total, there are 613 mitzvot, or commandments, in the Torah. They encompass much of our daily living; from which animals can pull a plow together, to which foods we eat on varied days. We have different systems in which we can break down the mitzvot into different categories. Here are some

Parshas Korach 5786

Introduction This week’s parsha, Korach, details the only major attempt at challenging Moshe’s position as G-d’s chosen leader and prophet of the Jewish people. Rashi tells us that this rebellion was rooted in jealousy, as Korach felt he should have been appointed the leader of the extended family of Kohath. Instead, Moshe had appointed Elizaphan