levites

In solidarity with Australian Jews

Levite choir sings on the Temple Mount

A group of Levites sang the final verse of 'Maoz Tzur' at Judaism's holiest site in memory of the victims of the horrific terror attack in Sydney.

Parashat Bamidbar:

Why was the tribe of Levi so much smaller than all the others?

Torah commentaries address the reason for the small number of levites when compared to every other tribe.

Parashat Tetsave:

The Kohanim and the legacy of the Levites

Behavior common in politics stands in stark contrast to the example set by Moshe and the Levites.

Tetsave and Zachor:

The miraculous survival of the Jewish nation

Hashem’s revelation of His intimate relationship with the descendants of Avraham, Yitzchak and Ya’akov was identical to the process of sanctifying Aharon and his sons as Kohanim.

Shoftim:

Modern day "Levites" need to do more for society

The feeling of entitlement, of taking without giving, is contrary to the most fundamental teachings of the Torah.

Torah Mitzion:

Fulfilling one’s mission in life

In the army, there are soldiers who are assigned to places where they do not want to serve. Sometimes these soldiers are disgruntled, and when students in a particular yeshiva asked the head of the yeshiva what they should do about the unwanted assignment, he quoted them the words of Maimonides regarding the Levites.

Moving:

Levite Choir sings for the hostages' release

Temple Institute's Levite Choir performed for the thousands of visitors to Jerusalem's Old City.

The tribe of Levi – public servants

The Levites served in policing roles against criminals and deserting soldiers, and when necessary, they also joined the most elite combat units in the war itself.