Summary of Parshas Kedoshim
This week’s Torah portion, Kedoshim, delineates a multitude of mitzvos through which we can achieve sanctity, covering a wide variety […]
Summary of Parshas Emor
Parshas Emor begins by discussing the higher level of purity that the kohanim (priests), and especially the kohen gadol (high
Summary of Parshas Eikev
Moshe continues his final message to the Jewish People in this week’s Torah portion, Eikev, elaborating upon the material rewards
Summary of Parshas Devarim
This week’s Torah portion, Devarim, the first parsha in the book of Deuteronomy, contains Moshe’s last will and testament to
Summary of Parshas Chukas
Parshas Chukas begins by introducing us to the quintessential chok (a mitzvah whose meaning is not understood): The Red Heifer.
Summary of Parshas Chayei Sarah
This week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah, opens with the passing of Sarah at the age of 127. Abraham searches for
Summary of Parshas Beshalach
Parshat Beshalach opens as the Jews begin to leave Egypt. Pharaoh – who in last week’s portion demanded that the
Summary of Parshas Bo
Parshas Bo opens as the eighth plague hits Egypt: a thick swarm of locusts devour the Egyptian crops. Pharaoh begs
Summary of Parshas Behar
Parshat Behar discusses the mitzvah of shmitta: the concept of letting the land of Israel lay fallow every seventh year
Summary of Parshas Behaaloscha
The Torah, in previous portions, discussed how to set up the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and how the Jews should camp around