Levites, The

The Torah details the different jobs of the three Levite families in carrying the Tabernacle when journeying through the desert. Discover how this symbolizes three models of a Jew’s journey in life.

During the time of year that we mourn the destruction of the Holy Temple, it is customary to learn the laws of the Holy Temple as a means to hasten its rebuilding during the final redemption. A highlight of the Temple service was the Levites’ song and mus...

In Judaism, Kohanim are the priestly clan, who are honored with certain tasks, responsibilities and privileges.

Couldn’t He have let them hang out in the Bahamas instead? Or at least some nice vacation spot along the Red Sea and let them do a little scuba diving?

On the one hand, there is zealous passion, bloodshed, and war; and on the other hand, there is something very different – a character that is entirely one of blessing.

They suffer because they want to grow, but they are unable to realize this or put their lofty aspirations into practice.

How does one switch from the stage where everything is sanctified to the stage where the sacred must be carried on one’s shoulder?