To Err is Human, For Forgiveness, Bring a Sacrifice
My son and daughter are playing together when, suddenly, cries are heard: My son has hit my daughter. "Was it an accident or on purpose?" I ask. If it was on purpose, my son is told to apologize and then is punished.
Appreciating the Giver as Well as the Gift
The Torah portion Vayak’heil (Exod. 35:1-38:20) presents Moses' speech to the Israelite community at one of the many special gatherings or convocations of the Hebrews during their wanderings in the desert.
Don't Let the Fire Go Out!
The first seven chapters of the Book of Leviticus can be perceived as an operations manual. It contains specific instructions to the priests on how to conduct sacrifices in ancient times.
Rearranging the Golden Calf
A case can be made that the second half of the Book of Exodus is out of order, especially the incident of the golden calf in this week's parashah, Ki Tisa.
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