Parsha Corner: Parshas Vayikra – Pesach Preparation
The Ramban at the end of Parshas Bo explains that the reason so many mitzvos we do are “Zecher l’yitzias mitzrayim” is to give us...
Parsha Corner: Parshas Pekudai – The Right Way to View Mitzvos
In this week’s Parsha the Torah says that Klal Yisroel were unable to erect the Mishkan because of the heaviness of the kerashim. When...
Parsha Corner: Parshas Vayakel – BOGO
In this week’s parsha, the Torah says:“Lo sevaru aish b’chol moshvoseichem,”which is the prohibition against lighting a fire on...
Parsha Corner: Parshas Tetzaveh – Lessons of the Bigdei Kehunah
In this week’s parsha, the Torah discusses the bigdei kahuna worn by the kohanim during the avodah. The kohen gadolwore eight begadim,...
Parsha Corner: Parshas Teruma – Bein Adam Lachaveiro
In this week’s Parsha, the Torah tells us about the building of the Aron, the most chashuv of the keilim in the Mishkan. What was the...
Parsha Corner: Parshas Mishpatim – Chesed
In last week’s Parsha Corner, we explored the theme of achdus—the unity of Klal Yisroel—and how it profoundly elevates our avodas...
Parsha Corner: Parshas Yisro – Unity
There once was a king who was approaching his 75th birthday, a grand occasion that filled his court with anticipation. His servants,...
Parsha Corner: Parshas Beshalach – False Security
It’s hard to imagine the utter fear that gripped Klal Yisroel when they were trapped on the banks of the Yam Suf. A small weak nation of...
Parsha Corner: Parshas Bo – The Law Behind the Laws of Nature
The Ramban at the end of Parshas Bo explains that many mitzvos are performed “Zecher l’yetzias Mitzrayim”—as a...