Vayikra Audio Classes

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

In the Temple the sacrifices were a central part of the service. What is the purpose of bringing these offerings and what is it meant to achieve?

A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.

A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut.

What is it about salt that the Torah seems to be so obsessed with? What is the salt in our own lives and why is it so important? Find out how to ensure that our lives are sprinkled with enough salt and enjoy the uplifting story about Hirshel the joker!

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

Experience the gems of the Parshah with the classic commentaries, and a kabbalistic twist.

Experience the gems of the Parsha with the classic commentaries, and a kabbalistic twist.

An in depth look at the weekly Parshah based on the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

An in depth presentation of Chassidic teachings on the weekly Parshah.

An advanced presentation of Chassidic teachings on the Parshah.

Get a detailed overview of the weekly Torah portion sewn together with keen insights and timely life messages.

A very short message on the parshah.

Terms of endearment and the book of Vayikra. Look into your life and discover the Parsha within.

Experience your largeness, but at the same time feel your smallness. Talents are gifts endowed to you by G‑d.

The name of this week's portion, Vayikra, means "G-d called out [to Moses]." The letter aleph at the end of the word vayikra is written in miniature size in the Torah. What does the small aleph teach us about how to be both great and humble?

The name of this week's portion, Vayikra, describes the unique Divine call to the greatest prophet of all time, Moses. How much do we know about the way G-d communicated with Moses, and what can we learn from it today?

This Torah portion speaks about the central role that salt played in all of the Temple sacrifices. In this class, we will see how this prominence carries over into many common Jewish practices.

The parshah of Vayikra contains 111 verses and the mnemonic for it are the words D’u’el and Tzivah. Explore the coded message in this Masoretic note and its connection to the general themes of the Parshah.

Learn the profound connections between the weekly parsha and its related Haftorah.

Discover three powerful lessons in raising our children to be a mensch (an upright person), which are alluded to in the first verse of the parsha.

A short introduction to Vayikra, the third book of the Torah, which details the various offerings brought in the Holy Temple.

When a person is dishonest with money, the Torah calls it a rebellion against G-d. Rashi illustrates how this insight actually teaches us that hurting another person is actually an issue between you and G-d.

Understanding the deeper meaning to the small Alef in the word Vayikra teaches to know your strengths, but remain humble. (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 17 Vayikra)

The small Alef in the opening of this week’s Parsha teaches us about the special humility that Moses possessed. Interestingly there’s a big Alef in the opening verse of the book of Chronicles in the word Adam. What’s the message? True humility is not lying about one’s greatness. It is the realization that all my strengths, talents and abilities are gifts from Heaven. This week’s story drives this point home with a powerful lesson from a simple tailor and Rabbi Yerachmiel of Peshischa.

Analysis of Rashi's first comment on the book of Leviticus – G-d calling Moses prior to speaking to him – through the lens of ancient manuscripts of Rashi.