Summary of Parshas Maasei
Parshat Maasei opens with a review of the journeys the Jews traveled during their forty years in the Sinai Desert, […]
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Summary of Parshas Mattos
The parsha of Mattos opens with a discussion of the laws of vows and oaths. The Torah impresses upon us
Parshas Pinchos
Parshas Pinchos opens with the culmination of the saga that began in last week’s portion, when Pinchas, Aaron’s grandson, slew
Summary of Parshas Shelach
This week’s parsha, Sh’lach, recounts a pivotal episode in the Jewish People’s journey through the desert. As the Jewish People
Summary of Parshas Nasso
This week’s portion, Nasso, is the longest parsha in the Torah. It describes and assigns the care- taking jobs that
Summary of Parshas Acharei Mos
Parshas Acharei Mos begins with a lengthy description of the of the special Yom Kippur service in the Temple and
Summary of Parshas Metzora
Parshat Metzorah details the way in which a person becomes tahor, or spiritually re-energized, after tzora’as (leprosy-like condition) has gone
Summary of Parshas Tazria
Parshat Tazria describes various categories of tumah, or spiritual impurity, such as tzora’at, a disease that is a physical manifestation
Parshas Shemini
This week’s Torah portion, Parshas Shemini, details the events that took place the day the Mishkan was consecrated. Aaron brings
Parshas Tzav
This week’s Torah portion, Tzav, focuses on the kohanim (priests) and provides details about the daily mishkan (tabernacle) service. The