Leviticus, the Book of

A short introduction to Vayikra, the third book of the Torah, which details the various offerings brought in the Holy Temple.

In a healthy relationship, the love must deepen and grow, or the relationship is at risk of becoming static and stale. The same is true in our relationship with G‑d.

The holidays are spiritual days that “call to us” to stop the ordinary activities of our lives. They also enable us to “call forth” and tap into the spiritual resources that these days hold.

On a simple level, loving another means treating them with the respect with which you would want to be treated. On a deeper level, it is the ability to love another, like a father loves a child, regardless of who and what they are.

Can you imagine a world bereft of evil talk, rumors, slander and gossip? What would it look like?

When you love life, you’re less likely to feel weighed down by your inadequacies.

Experience your largeness, but at the same time feel your smallness. Talents are gifts endowed to you by G‑d.

Prior to Shavuot we read the portion detailing the harsh consequences for forsaking G-d and His Torah. Is there another way to process these unsettling words?

Fascinating details of the spiritual malady called Tzaraat demonstrates how even constructive criticism must be rooted in love.