Emor

Is Being a "Torah Jew" Enough?

Looking into this week's Parshat Emor to discover the definition of Hilul HaShem [desecration of G-d's Name] in a national sense and what it means with regards to living in the Diaspora.

On Not Being Afraid of Greatness

The two commands are respectively the prohibition against desecrating God’s name, Chillul Hashem, and the positive corollary, Kiddush Hashem, that we are commanded to sanctify God’s name. But in what sense can we sanctify or desecrate God’s name?

What's Wrong With Wikipedia

Democracy is a wonderful institution, but it's not infallible.

The Torah Holidays

The list of holidays is repeated numerous times in the Torah. Since there are no needless repetitions in the holy text of the Torah, commentators over the ages have offered many explanations as to why this calendar is repeated so many times.

Is Being a "Torah Jew" Enough?

Israel National Torah

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.

IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER

Eat Kosher!

Part 2

Part 2

The Baking of Kiddush Hashem