Rabbi Hirsch's commentary on the Book of Vayikra is where he explains the meaning of laws that might seem meaningless.
The Todah (the last sacrifice we read before Pesach) and the Korban Pesach both convey the same idea: The Jew must thank G-d, but not alone.
Selected commentators explain why the priests had to be urged to bring the burnt offering as opposed to other offerings.
Tzav- Keeping the embers burning: Maintaining motivation at work
Young religious Zionist Torah scholars write on the parsha's connection to the Land of Israel.
Kabbalists emphasized the importance of the blessing in the month of Nissan specifically. How to kasher the kitchen for the holiday.
Through all of our future actions, may we indeed produce a great Kiddush Hashem.
The crisis in Israel shows how sorely we need Redemption. If the government gives in to the protests, it will set a terrible precedent.
The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.
The wondrous burnt offering and what its purpose is. A selection of renowned commentators.
Life is not about me; life is about a much larger picture. If it were just me—what would it amount to? It is about G-d
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.—Max Lucado
In parshat Vayikra we discuss a lot of the main Korbanot (Sacrifices).
Israel's first Chief Rabbi: Compassion for animals should recognize the issue's fundamental morality.
The Mishkan, the start of the month of Nissan and the beginning of the Book of Leviticus, mark a new phase in Jewish history.
The Bible at Work series: Employment and career messages in the parsha.
Selected Divrei Torah on the parasha by well known rabbinic figures.
My feelings towards Jews who have thrown off the mantle of Torah observance.
When you look to the moon, she will teach you how to shine in this world, in this relationship with HaKadosh Baruch Hu.
It is not by accident, obviously, that 'calling' is introduced in relation to the sacrifices.
Young Religious Zionist Torah scholars ask: Why did the Torah tell us that the mitzva of Orla started only when we entered the land?:
The Blessing on the Trees is recited once a year during the Jewish month of Nisan, which began Thursday.
Why the custom of teaching young children about purity in Temple rituals is even more important than it used to be.
Our G-d is not a particularistic G-d. He is the father of all of humanity. How does the parasha show that?
Daf Yomi learners finish the Tractate Nazir just as we begin the Book of Vayikra on Shabbat with the work of the Kohen Gadol. A comparison.
Wine is a unique product. What is its power at the Seder and in our lives?
Painful choices over apostasy.
Bread is a general term for satisfying food, therefore its blessing exempts the rest of the food in a meal.
Israel's first Chief Rabbi explains the source of a righteous man's happy feelings.
Selected talks by renowned rabbis on the parasha.
It is significant that our first national mitzvah was to take control of our time starting with the new year of kings.
Comparisons to the sin of the Golden Calf.
Young religious Zionist Torah scholars: The People of Israel, despite differences, unite to protect the Holy Land.
Rest is not a weakness. It is our greatest strength.
The entitlement generation claims whatever they want as their entitlement. You have money and I don’t, so I am entitled to your money.
The Truth, the Whole Truth and…
Can't we assume that they were gathered like every other time Moshe spoke? Why is so important now to "gather" Am Yisrael?
“I can't afford it. If I close my factory on Shabbat, I will lose 4000 rubles each time," he said, but the Chofetz Chaim had the answer.
Why all those meticulously written details when the Torah does not write anything superfluous?
How should we feel when entering holy sites? The end of the Book of Shemot shows us - by Moshe's example.
Hashem’s method of social and political centrifugation works to separate the deniers from the believers.
Selected commentators explain what it means for Israel to have done all they were commanded when actually the artisans did the work.
How can we be forgiven without the essence of Temple worship, the offerings brought to God?
Spinning goat hair for the Tabernacle: Passion or purpose? Which do you want in your career choice?
The Holocaust saw Jews facing death with dignity when God demanded martyrdom.
Have we so quickly forgotten the lessons of our all-too-recent past? Chaos and anger threaten to tear the country apart.
The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life.
Insights into aspects of Judaism and this coming Shabbat's Torah reading.
Why does jealousy exist?
Countless people showered love on the residents of Har Bracha, who live on the front line of the Shomron mountain ridge, this week..
The Sara Litton z”l Monthly Emunah Essay, as Adar draws to a close: the Mishkan and the Purim holiday's long term messages.
No Jewish child should be left behind.
Insights by renowned rabbis.
Whence such a transformation?
This week we read “Veshamru Bnei Yisrael” which we say every Shabbos. These verses repeat an even stronger commandment that came just before
Our Sages enacted that on the Shabbat (occasionally the final Shabbat) before Nissan, every Shul would read this decree of the Red Cow:
How insights from the weekly Torah reading can help you with your career.
What is the point of the tablets being readable on both their sides?
Young religious Zionist scholars explore connections to Eretz Yisrael in the weekly Torah readings.
