parshat Acharei Mot
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Striking a Balance A person must realize that each time he succeeds in struggle with the sexual drive, not only has he refrained from committing a transgression, he has even performed a great mitzvah!
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'Here is the way you shall enter'
In this week's Torah reading, why begin the description of the Avoda on Yom Kippur with telling us of the demise of the sons of Aaron? -
Sprints and Marathons
Moses had to contend with both sides, inducing the Israelites to do teshuvah and God to exercise forgiveness. The good news is: there once was a Moses. what happens when there is no Moses? -
What is G-d's Area Code?
Why does only the Land of Israel "regurgitate its inhabitants" who break Torah laws that are forbidden no matter where one lives? -
How Many Stories Tall Is the Jewish People?
A well known Rabbinic adage emerges from the succession of the next 3 Torah portions: Acharei Mot, Kedoshim, Emor – “after their death, they say Holy!” That is, as soon as you are gone, they talk about how holy you were! But there is yet another spin we can give to this phrase by slightly moving the comma: After the death of the righteous, speak! -
Our Obligation to Be Good
One question which has challenged Judaism throughout the ages is why do we need so many commandments to fulfill our obligation to be good, kind, and faithful? -
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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. -
Striking a Balance
A Shiur by Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed for the weekly portion "Acharei Mot- Kedoshim".
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