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We would expect to read “when one of you offers a sacrifice.” Instead, it says “when one offers a sacrifice of you.” The essence of sacrifice is that we offer ourselves.

The Power of a Curse
Is Being a "Torah Jew" Enough?

This week's Torah reading of Emor discusses Kiddush Hashem and Chilul Hashem (sanctifying and desecrating G-D's name). The Navi Yechezkel explains how the entire nation is able to sanctify and desecrate G-d's name.
Radical Uncertainty
Too Much of a Good Thing
What is G-d's Area Code?

In this week's Torah reading of "Acharei Mot", we're being warned not to engage in incest and adultery because the Canaanites who did so before us, are being thrown out of the land. On the other hand, other lands will tolerate it even though it is forbidden.
The Ethic of Holiness
A Skin Disorder...Only in Israel?

The Torah limits the disease of Tzra'at (according to the Ramban), to the land of Israel. Is that positive or negative?
In Praise of Humility
Words That Heal
Meat eater Pack up for Israel!

The Torah sums up the whole section about eating animals with the mention of coming to Israel. Why are these two issues connected?

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