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Parshat Emor

A basic idea about how the Torah distinguishes Judaism as life-affirming through the Kehuna.

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Parshat Metzora & Pesach

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Parshat Tazria

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Rashi joins the start of our parsha to the previous parsha, and links tum'a and tahara to the order of creation.


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Parshat Shmini

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The authorization of Aharon Ha-Kohen takes into account the history of his leadership.


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Parshat Vayikra

The first pasuk teaches us about each of the times Hashem spoke to Moshe Rabeinu, and perhaps suggests a moral message for our own interpersonal communication.

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Parshat Pekudei

What does the first pasuk repeat the words  "hamishkan mishkan haedut," when it could have invoked either of those expressions?

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  • parshat pekudei
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Parshat Vayakhel

To state that the start of the parsha follows on the end of the previous one is obvious--why does Rashi do so?

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Parshat Ki Tisa

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Parshat Tetzave

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Parshat Truma

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  • parshat truma
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Zvi Engel

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