Priestly Garments (Bigdei Kehunah)

Feelings don’t come automatically. We cannot just turn the happiness switch on, or suddenly feel love. So what do we do when we don’t feel happiness and empathy?

Every Jewish person is a potential temple for G‑d, and every individual is the serving high priest in his or her personal temple. The goal of the Yom Kippur prayer service is to access the Holy of Holies of this temple...

This week's Torah portion commands the Kohanim (priests) about their attire to be worn while serving in the tabernacle and temple. The belt that they wore was made of wool and linen. Is this not violating the prohibition of Shatnez, the mixing of wool and...

The Temple is in the past, but it will also be in the future. Hence it teaches us about the present

The Sanctuary, The Architects, Plan of the Sanctuary, The Holy Vessels, The Priests, Consecration of the, Tabernacle, Death of Nadab and Abihu, Cloud the and Pillars of Fire

Rabbi Jochanan called his clothes "my honorers" (as per the verse -- Exodus 28:2 - "You shall make holy garments for your brother Aaron, for honor and beauty"). (Shabbat, 113a) The robe [worn by the High Priest] atoned for bloodshed, the breeches atoned f...

Are you to abandon G‑d until you next have the time and are actually in the mood of plugging into your spiritual side?

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

Is it really that simple? What if you don’t have a common enemy?