Destination Judaism by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine The Parsha begins- “Vayikra” – Hashem wished to speak to Moshe so He called to him. The commentaries observe that the word “Vayikra” denotes endearment. It means that Hashem went out of His way, so to speak, to speak to Moshe. Contrast this with the word “Vayiker” which is more »
The Cleaning Lady by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine The offerings, or Korbanos as they were called, were an integral part of the service in the Sanctuary and later in the Beis Hamikdash. Besides the daily offerings that were brought by the nation, there were a variety of Korbanos that could be offered by the individual. There more »
by Rabbi Mordechai Rhine Vayikra-G-d’s Secret Parshas Vayikra describes the system of sacrificial offerings, including the offerings of atonement. The Torah describes how a person may sometimes fail in his service of G-d and how he can rise up once again to restore his relationship. There are many lessons to be learned from the mitzvah more »
By Rabbi Mordechai Rhine This week’s Parsha discusses the Korbanos/ offerings which people would bring in the time of the Beis Hamikdash. Since the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash these offerings are not available to us as a means of connecting with Hashem. Instead, we are told, it is through prayer that a person can more »