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?

Though we are not expected to react like Aaron, our own lives are rarely easy. To accept life’s challenges, we need to cultivate our faith that G‑d runs the world.

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.

Why Jewish law is called halacha, which means walking or movement.