PARSHAS VAYIKRA

Summary of Parshas Vayikra
This week's Torah portion, Parshas Vayikra, discusses the different korbanos (offerings) that the Jews brought in the mishkan (tabernacle) as part of their service to G-d. Besides the daily offering, known as korban tamid, there were 3 optional and 2 obligatory offerings. The optional offerings were brought when one had the desire to show his […]
“Pass the Salt, Please”- Parshas Vayikra
I try not to venture into the kitchen too often, in the spirit of “knowing my place.” Inevitably, however, I occasionally find myself drawn to the spice cabinet, opening it up and reaching for…that’s right, you guessed it – the salt. Have you ever stopped to consider why the salt container is usually significantly larger […]
Humility- Parshas Vayikra
Let me begin with a confession. Putting together this article has been a truly humbling experience. You see, I decided to research the concept of humility online and was shocked at how little I knew about how this trait is perceived in the popular culture. Here is just a sample of what I discovered about […]