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Leviticus 12:1-13:59

How Important is Time? The time for the mitzvah of circumcision is the eighth day after birth, as it is written:Vayikra 12:3. "On the eighth day, you shall circumcise the flesh of his foreskin." If a child is not circumcised on the eighth day, the act ...

Do you get goose pimples when you are scared, or a nervous stomach when you are excited? Isn’t that strange? After all, it’s your mind and heart that feel excitement or fear. Why do your hands and stomach react in this way? HaShem created our bodies to ...

Adapted fromLikkutei Sichos, Vol. I, p. 236ff; Vol. VII, p. 78-79;Vol. XII, p. 70ff; Vol. XXII, p. 70ff;Sefer HaSichos 5749, p. 379ff;Sefer HaSichos 5751, p. 490ff The Deepest Intimacy One of the analogies used to describe the relationship between G-d ...

Our Torah reading begins with the commandment of circumcision. Now, the Torah had already taught us about this mitzvah when relating the story of Abraham’s circumcision. Why then does it mention it here a second time? Our Rabbis explain that this ...

The previous Sidra, Shemini, contained the laws of ritual cleanliness and purity as applied to animals. This week’s Sidra applies the same concepts to men and women. In the Midrash, Rav Simlai draws an analogy between the fact that animals were created ...

Likkutei Sichos, Vol. XII, p. 70ff. I. On the verse,Vayikra 12:2. “When a woman gives seed and gives birth to a male,” our Sages comment:Niddah 31a. “When a woman gives seed first, she will give birth to a male. When a man gives seed first, she will give ...

An overview of the weekly Parsha, through the eyes of the many commentators, enriching your understanding of how our great history unfolded.

Ever heard the old saying, “Never let a monkey feed you grapes”? Well, neither did Jono. Join Jono and Gefilte Fish as they explore the fascinating topic of old-world diseases, and learn about being careful with what you say about other people along the ...