Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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This article discusses the status of an Israelite in relation to the work performed by the kohanim, based on the duality of Parashat Vayikra and Parashat...
Sharón Rimón
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Why is the first garment mentioned in Parashat Pekudei the efod? What is the purpose of the Efod? Is it only a base for the Hoshen, or does it have...
Rabbi Reuven Taragin
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The description of the Mishkan’s structure in Parashat Teruma parallels Har Sinai, and expresses the idea that the foundation of the Mishkan was derived...
Rabbi Yehuda Rock
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The Torah refers to the 'ten' commandments on the two stone tablets - but the division and identification is not explicit. This lesson will offer three...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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"When the horn ("yovel") sounds long, they shall ascend the mountain." What is the sounds that permits the nation to ascent onto the mountain that was...
Sharón Rimón
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Parashat Yitro describes the main component of the change Bnei Yisrael are meant to undergo while travelling through the desert. Bnei Yisrael arrive at...
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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A review of various biblical sources indicates that the wanderings of Bnei Yisrael in the wilderness had additional significance, aside from the need to...
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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The Torah commands that the days of the week are counted to lead up to Shabbat, and the months and years from the Exodus. Today this is uncommon; instead...
Rabbi Yaakov Medan
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How can Pharaoh be punished if God hardened his heart? How can he be accused of his sin? How did God harden the hearts of Sihon and the Canaanite kings?
Rabbi Ezra Bick
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The first two chapters of Parashat Va'era are disruptive to the narrative sequence. Several times, God tells Moshe (and Aharon) that they are to go to...
