Parasha insights
“Tell the Kohanim descendants of Aharon, and you shall say to them, he may not defile himself in contact with a deceased amongst his people” (21:1). Our Parsha opens up with the laws that apply exclusively to the Kohen, due…
The Key To Holiness
“And you shall keep my statutes and do them; I am Hashem who sanctifies you. For any man who curses his father and mother shall be put to death, for cursing his father and mother he shall be stoned.” (Vayikra…
Leaving a true legacy!
Since the day Adam Harishon was created and then moved on to the higher worlds, a theory about life has been made. Everyday people take their lives for granted. But after they have faced mortal loss or life-threatening situations, their…
The Beis HaLevi
The Beis HaLevi, Rov of Brisk had an interesting custom. While receiving his townspeople in his study and offering them his sage advice and counsel, he would regularly open a small silver snuff box, peer inside, and then close it.…
Fit for the job!
In a world populated by more than 7 billion, we are constantly in contact with people around us. Every day we have interaction with others. Imagine the following: You are walking with the kids in a theme park, or supermarket.…
Why Do We Honour?
On the first of Nissan, during the consecration of the Mishkan – the Tabernacle, Moshe Rabbenu summoned Aharon and his sons, who were the Kohanim in charge of the service in the Mishkan. He also called the elders of Israel,…
