Parshas Emor By Blimi Olen In parshas emor, the kohanim are warned not to become tamei, impure, from a dead person, except for their seven closest relatives. A kohein gadol, […]
By Rabbi Yitchok Aryeh Strimber In this week’s Torah reading we are commanded to love our fellow Jew (19:18). The obvious question is, how could we be commanded to love […]
Parshas Acharei Mos By: Rabbi Yitchok Aryeh Strimber A verse in this week’s Torah reading teaches us the level of priority which the Torah gives to our lives. As the […]
In most years, the Torah Portions, Acharei Mot and Kedoshim are read together, as they are this week. In a Jewish leap year, they are ready separately. We will indicate the […]
A short inspirational message on the second half of Passover from Rabbi Chaim Mintz
By: Rabbi Yitzchok Aryeh Strimber The seventh day of Passover has special characteristics to it, similar to the first day of Passover. It is celebrated with festive meals and certain […]
By: Rabbi Yitzchok Aryeh Strimber Passover is commonly known as a time to focus on Emunah – for renewing our belief in God’s existence and in His absolute control over […]
By: Rabbi Yitzchok Aryeh Strimber The beginning of this week’s Torah reading discusses the procedure of purifying one who was contaminated by Tzaras (a kind of skin disease that causes […]
The primary topic in this week’s Torah reading is the laws of Tzara’as, a unique skin affliction. One who contracted this illness with qualifying symptoms, must follow certain laws of […]
A short, inspirational thought on Parshas Metzorah from TorahMates coordinator Mrs. Sarah Feldman.
