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Vayikra 5784

We are now beginning a new book of the Torah, Vayikra also known as Leviticus. It contains the instructions for the Levitical Priesthood and the various offerings. How can we relate to this book today?  Here’s what I gleaned from just the first few verses. In verse 2, we read: “…adam mi yakriv יַקְרִיב mikem […]

Parashat Beha’alotekha 5776

19 Sivan 5776   פרשת בְּהַעֲלֹתְךָ, י”ט סיון, תשע”ו   In this portion we read about the smicha which is the laying on of hands which signifies that a person is chosen for a special role or that we are transferring authority to this person.  All the Levites would receive smicha because they would be the […]