Rabbi Reuven Taragin
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Is there a logic to the order of the episodes in the parasha? Why is chapter 19 sandwiched between chapters 18 and 20, despite the fact that the two...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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What is the Torah's attitude toward eating meat? This article discusses the matter while examining the prohibition to eat meant outside the Mishkan, and...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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There is a variety of differences between the slave in Mishpatim and the slave in Behar; are the two discussing the same slave? If they are, what is the...
Rabbi Elchanan Samet
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This article examines the placement of the laws of the birthing mother (Yoledet), the reason that circumcision is on the eighth day, and the relationship...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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The sin of Nadav and Avihu is followed by dietary laws. Is there a relationship between the two? What is the way to achieve the correct balance in Avodat...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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What was the sin of Nadav and Avihu? This article offers an explanation related to the status and function of the kohanim, and the standing of non-kohanim...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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The Torah breaks up the sequence of two animal sacrifices - Olah and Shelamim - and introduces the laws of Mincha - the Meal Offering. What is the nature...
Prof. Jonathan Grossman
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Why, in the midst of the discussion about the future of Am Yisrael, do Moshe and God engage in a private discussion the Thirteen Attributes? The...
Rabbi Amnon Bazak
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How could have Bnei Yisrael performed the Sin of the Golden Calf immediately after receiving the Torah? A look at the description of God's chariot shows...
Rabbi Ezra Bick
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Why does the commandment regarding the daily burnt offering appear before the Mishkan is built? What is the relationship between the daily offering in...
