Monthly Archives: April 2008
Acherei
As we stand on the verge of Shabbat Acharei Mot and of Pesach, I am struck by the fact that a parallel exists, in form if not in content. In Acharei Mot, after detailing the procedures of the Yom Kippur … Continue reading
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The Seder & Jewish Memory
Dr Josef Yerushalmi, Jewish historian and author of the book Zakhor, is famous for talking about the importance of Jewish memory, as opposed to Jewish history. For some, history conjures up images of dusty books, full of dates and details. … Continue reading
Metzorah – “My House has Chicken Pox!” or “Out, Damned Spot”
This week’s parsha continues the theme of negaim –blemishes found on the exterior of physical objects. Last week, we were introduced to bodily afflictions, such as tzaraat, and this week we discuss maladies of the home, wherein spots appear on the walls of one’s house… Continue reading
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