Parshat Kedoshim 5779

Kedoshim תשע"ט                 The famous, oft-quoted, verse from the Torah, “Love thy neighbor as thyself,” is found in this week’s portion. Yet, a brief internet search for the words, “love thy neighbor as thyself,” repeatedly yields the following result: [37]…

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Parshat Achrei Mot 5779

Acharei Mot תשע"ט A curious verse in this week’s portion (Leviticus 18:5) informs us: ה) וּשְׁמַרְתֶּם אֶת חֻקֹּתַי וְאֶת מִשְׁפָּטַי אֲשֶׁר יַעֲשֶׂה אֹתָם הָאָדָם וָחַי בָּהֶם אֲנִי יְדֹוָד: 5) You shall observe My decrees and My laws, which people shall…

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Pesach II 5779

Pesach II   תשע"ט The Pesach holiday which commemorates the release of the Jewish nation from 210 years of slavery in Egypt is celebrated in the month of Nissan. Nevertheless, we are commanded to remember the Exodus from Egypt twice each…

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