Vayikra archive
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D’var Torah: Parashat Acharei Mot
The great tragedy of the Bar Kochba Revolt, which we commemorate during the Omer, reminds us that disunity can only weaken the Jewish people. We must guard against this, teaches Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Metzora
The Chief Rabbi explores how the concept of Tsara’at HaBayit (‘Leprosy of Houses’) that is introduced in this week’s sedra of Metzora, may have actually served as a reward for Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Tazria
The new month of Nissan brings with it cause for great joy, says the Chief Rabbi. A full transcript of his D’var Torah appears below. This Shabbat, in addition to Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Shemini
The Chief Rabbi identifies the great significance of both the two words and the single letter that spell out the Torah’s halfway mark in this week’s parasha of Shemini. If Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Tzav
Parashat Tzav provides a window onto one of the most intriguing sacrificial customs in the Temple – the practice of presenting both the Olah (Burnt) and the Chatat (Sin) offerings Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayikra
In this week’s sedra we bear witness to Moshe Rabbeinu’s great humility as he received the words of the Torah from God, yet we know that in his capacity as Read more...
