Divine Providence
As we proceed through the book of Shemot, we read about the slavery and persecution that the Jews suffered under Egyptian rule. G-d warned Pharoah, through his emissaries Moshe and Aharon, that if he does not free the Jews, he…
The Eternal Gift
“Six days work may be done, but on the seventh day you shall have sanctity, a day of complete rest to Hashem”.This is the commandment at the core of Am Yisrael, the backbone of our religion, the reason we all…
Parasha Insights
In 2015 Johnny Strange lived up to his last name – entering the record books for pulling a huge aeroplane with his ears! Johnny, 26 at the time, used chains through pierced holes in his ears to drag a Cessna…
A Promise is a Promise
It was the gravest sin that the people could have committed. Standing at the foot of Har Sinai, waiting for Moshe to return with the luchos, they gathered around Aharon and demanded עֲשֵׂה־לָנוּ אֱלֹהִים אֲשֶׁר יֵלְכוּ לְפָנֵינוּ – Make us gods…
What are you wearing today?
In this week’s Parasha, the Torah describes at length what the Kohen Gadol should wear when performing his service (Avodah) in the Temple (Mishkan). The Pasuk states, “VeAsita Vigdei Kodesh LeAharon Achicha LeChavod UL’Tifaret,” “And you shall make holy garments…
What Lies in How We Dress?
Parshas Tezave talks about the components of the building of the Mishkan. Parshas Tezave moves on and discusses the special garments worn by the Kohanim, the people who served in the Mishkan. Why did they need special garments? Why not…
