Parashat Tahor
The owner of an unclean house is allowed to remove all of his belongings before the house and everything in it are condemned by the Cohen. Our sages say that an affliction in a house would occur to an owner who refused to share his assets with those in need, who when asked to lend […]
Make It Your Own
The city was in an uproar: a well-known veteran beggar had won the million-dollar lottery! Reporters scrambled to learn about this unique win, and the same question was on everybody’s lips—what was he planning to do with his newfound wealth? “My life hasn’t been easy,” the beggar told the media, “I spend my days collecting, […]
Parashat Shemini-HaHodesh
“Any person who runs from receiving honor, honor will pursue him”. (Our sages) We read this week that Aharon was reluctant to serve as High Priest because of his participation in the shameful episode of the golden calf. In trying to understand Aharon’s rationale in his decision to join and participate in the golden calf’s building, […]