Parshah (Weekly Torah Reading)

Why Aaron’s garments challenge modern ideas of freedom.

The Torah portion of Tetzaveh is always read in proximity to the 7th of Adar, which marks Moses’ birthday as well as his yahrtzeit. Interestingly, Moses’ name is absent throughout this parshah—the only one from the time of his birth until the end of the B...

In this week's portion, Moses is not mentioned. This teaches us that a person’s name is not one’s essential identity.

The secret to success goes beyond the initial enthusiasm. It requires persistence, commitment, and consistency.

As corrective lenses are for the eyes, the Torah is for the soul; it maximizes the soul’s inner vision.

The pomegranates and bells on the hem of the High Priest’s robe announces the beauty of a Baal Teshuvah. (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 16 Tetzaveh)

Introduction It is a question yeshivah teachers commonly ask their students: “What is the only Torah reading in Shmos, Vayikra, and Bamidbar that does not mention Moshe’s name?” When the students look and discover that it is Parshas Tetzaveh, the teacher ...

Introduction Our Sages teach, Megillah 18a. “[Pay] a sela A coin of the Talmudic era. for a word, but [pay] two for silence.” As we grow and develop our characters, we learn the virtue of silence. We understand that it often says more than words and commu...