Ari Shishler

Learn about the Kohen Gadol's Yom Kippur uniform, Rashi's unique perspective, and a lesson in getting close to Hashem.

In an unusual move, the Torah shares two practical lessons from the story of the death of Aharon's two sons. Why? And why does the Torah split the lessons so far apart, with a gap of two parshahs?

What constitutes proper confession as part of Teshuvah? Learn about the different dimensions of Teshuvah.

Why does childbirth make a woman impure? Why does she need to bring a sin offering? Learn as we examine the status for one who did the purification process, but hasn’t yet brought the needed offering to complete it. A lesson in the urgency to bring Moshia...

Tzaraas is a spiritual malady from being in an unhealthy spiritual state. An interesting law in the Mishnah related to tzaraas, alludes to the special power of Shabbos to protect us spiritually and illuminate the world.

Only someone with deep love can address someone else's shortcomings.

How to reconcile the fact that Tzaraas is the result of toxic speech, but only affects people who are spiritually evolved and immune to toxic behavior.

May a pregnant woman carry a baby to his bris? The secret of spiritual chaperones.

Understanding Rashi’s commentary on how Moshe conceded to Aaron’s argument, underscores how they represent two conflicting approaches that are both valid, namely truth and kindness. We learn that you should aspire for consistent spiritual connection, but ...

An analysis of the dialogue between Moshe and Aharon whether the Rosh Chodesh sacrifice, which was offered on the day the Mishkan was inaugurated, should be consumed or burnt (as worded in Rashi vs. the Talmud). This nuanced discussion contains an importa...