17 Mar VAYIKRA: HASHEM’S CALL
The first word in Parashas Vayikra is Vayikra, “And [Hashem] called...
The first word in Parashas Vayikra is Vayikra, “And [Hashem] called...
On all of your offerings you shall bring salt. Vayikra 2:13 Introduction There is an almost universal Jewish practice to sprinkle salt on the challah at the Shabbos table. Is this a requirement or merely a proper practice?...
What’s that smell? As we begin the chumash of korbanos, we encounter a phrase that appears again and again: “rei’ach nicho’ach laHashem - a pleasing aroma to G-d.” The Torah uses this language repeatedly when describing offerings...
In the opening verse of Parashat Vayikra, G-d calls to Moshe and invites him into the newly constructed Mishkan to hear His commands. The Midrash finds it very significant that Moshe waited to be called before entering the...
Self-Centeredness A very successful businessman had a meeting with his new son-in-law. “I love my daughter dearly, and now I welcome you into the family,” said the man. “To show you how much we care for you, I’m making...
In the past few days and weeks, many people have spent countless hours online and on hold with airlines, desperately trying to arrange travel out of Israel. People are scrambling for seats on so-called “rescue flights,” constantly refreshing airline websites,...
PESACH YAPCHIK INGREDIENTS: 8 large Russet potatoes 1 Spanish onion 7 eggs 1 cup water 11⁄4 cups olive oil 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 pounds kolichel, cubed DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 2. Using a kugel blade, process potatoes and...
Before addressing the question of the kosher status of electronic cigarettes (vapes), it is necessary to first understand what this device is and how it operates. Once the mechanism is clarified, the halachic discussion can be approached more properly. At the...
Dear Rabbi and Shira, Thank you so much for your column. I enjoy reading it each week. I have been in the dating parsha for about a year now. My problem is...