Tagged ‘Behuqotai’

Parashat B’har-B’huqotai

May 13, 2009 | Filed in: Divrei Torah, Vayikra

By Simon Rosenbach This week we sort of read, as we sort of read every year, the first version of the Tokhehah, a list of threats that God has Moses deliver to the children of Israel. These threats are so … Continue reading »

 

Parashat Behukottai

June 11, 2008 | Filed in: Divrei Torah, Vayikra

By Rabbi Katy Allen Here in New England, the trees are almost fully leafed out. The brilliant yellow marsh marigolds have come and gone. The tiny, delicate bluets blanket the meadows as if with snow. Trillium dot the woods, and … Continue reading »

 

B’har-B’hukotai

May 18, 2006 | Filed in: Divrei Torah, Vayikra

By Yechiel Buchband As we open our portions, we may expect to find the common phrase ‘Adonai spoke to Moses, saying . . .’ But we get a new addition to that phrase: ‘VaY’daber Adonai el-Moshe b’Har-Sinai Laymor’ (Lev. 25:1). … Continue reading »