Altar, The

Two altars -- one inner, one outer; one of gold, one of copper -- as they correspond to two very different versions of our emotional experience of life.

How the precise location of the altar was determined in the Holy Temple. This Torah class is connected with the 9th of Av.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 148 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

“And they shall build for me a Sanctuary and I will dwell within them.” The Sages explain: “within them” – within the heart of every single Jew.

The verse in Parshas Tetzaveh states: “The Altar is holy of holies, all that touches it shall become sanctified.” Chabad Chassidic teaching explains that the Holy Altar corresponds to the heart of every Jew.

A taste of Shazak Parsha, where the weekly Torah portion comes alive! Geared for kids... Great for adults!

Determination, obstinacy and ambition are essential attitudes for striving to reach one’s spiritual goals. But if a good stiff neck is not tempered by humility, then it becomes very difficult to move one’s head.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 151 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

The ramp for the Mizbeiach (the holy altar) teaches us that respect for a fellow Jew is respect for G-d.