Parshat Vayikra by Rabbi Daniel Cohen
Rabbi Cohen is the rabbi of Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford, CT. “I am a stranger and a citizen among you”. (Genesis 23:4) – We are on a Mission from God These words of Avraham to the inhabitants of Canaan embody the dual role of Jews throughout...
Parshat Vayakhel-Pedudei: “The Kiyor and Our Preparation for Holiness” by Rabbi Brahm Weinberg
Rabbi Weinberg is the rabbi of Kemp Mill Synagogue in Silver Spring, MD. One of the vessels of the Mishkan left out of Parshat Teruma is the Kiyor, the copper washbasin used to pour water over the hands and feet of the Kohanim prior to the performance of their service...
Parshat Ki Tissa: “What Leaders Must Hide From the Public” by Rabbi Ya’akov Trump
Rabbi Trump is the Assistant Rabbi of Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarshurt in Cedarhurst, NY. In today’s day and age it is very hard to hide anything from the public. That is certainly the case for leaders in society. Every off-handed comment and every subtle...
Parshat Tetzaveh (Zachor): “Ta’anit Esther” by Rabbi Leonard Matanky
Rabbi Leonard Matanky is the rabbi of Congregation KINS of Chicago, IL and Co-President of the RZA. In a typical year, Taanit Esther is observed on the 13th of Adar – the day before Purim. But not this year. Because this year Purim falls on Sunday and...