7 Lessons
Bechukotai "The Land which ..the eyes of the Lord your God are always upon her"
In this week's Portion, the Torah describes the reaction of the People of Israel to the scourges which they suffered. It's amazing to see how we reacted during thousands of years, and how we react today…. with all of the strength and power that the Lord gave us.
Behar Exploitation through compound interest
The Torah commands us to not take interest when we give a loan. We should try to revive this Mitzva and bring the Geulah.
Achrei Mot The Holy of Holies is founded on Sexual Propriety
How are the High Priest and the Holy of Holies connected to modesty and loyalty to one's spouse?
Kdoshim All of the Jewish People, Including the Street Cleaners
Who does God consider to be holy? What is a sanitation worker's job? What is Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu's response to someone who wants to be like a priest in the Temple?
Shmini The President of the United States Salutes the Jew
Why did the President of the United States Salute the Jews? and what does this have to do with Shmini?
Tazria The Special Power of Women
This week's Torah portion of Tazria tells us that when a boy is born, the schedule is as follows: The mother is in a state of Niddah – ritual impurity – for seven days; on the eighth day, the baby is circumcised, and the mother begins a period of 33 days in which she is pure despite any discharge (although she may not touch something holy or enter the sanctuary). If a girl is born, the mother is impure for 14 days and pure for 66. The question begs itself: Why is everything doubled when a girl is born?