Sometimes I spend my day thinking about food. From what to pack for my kids’ lunches to grocery lists, dinner and trying not to eat that leftover cupcake, food is never far from my mind. I suspect I’m average in this way, so it is no surprise that when the people complain in this week’s portion, Beha’alotecha, one of their...
B'Midbar is the first portion of the fourth book of the Torah. The word means "in the wilderness," and "aptly captures the challenges the book describes,” says Professor Tamara Eskenazi.
Parshah Emor contains two sets of instructions. The first is for the priests, outlining what they need to do to offer sacrifices. The second instructions are for the Israelite people. They talk about how to live in the sacred time of the festivals and holidays.
Sivan 14, 5773
