Parshah (Weekly Torah Reading)

How semichah turns animal sacrifice into an individual experience.

Vayikra, the first parshah in Leviticus, opens with the laws of the sacrifices—specifically animal sacrifices—that were offered in the Tabernacle and later the Holy Temples in Jerusalem. In general, the sacrifices are categorized into four types: the Burn...

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 lyin...

G-d asks to have a relationship with us, but we need to walk through the door.

There is no such thing as “feeling like a nothing” for those who are spiritually alive and growing.

Does the mitzvah count if you scrupulously perform the physical details but without feeling?

Introduction In the sichah that follows, the Rebbe focuses on the custom that young children begin their Torah study with the Book of Vayikra, which features the laws of sacrificial offerings. The Mid­rash explains this custom, stating, Vayikra Rabbah, th...

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)