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Parshat Behar Bechukosai 5780
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in the beginning of the first of our two parshiyot this week (Chapter 25, Pasuk 2), V'Shavsah Ha'Aretz, Shabbos L'Hashem. Upon commanding the mitzvah of Shmittah the Torah tells us that the mitzvah of Shmittah should be like Shabbos. In what way does the mitzvah of Shmittah parallel Shabbos? Read more...
Parshat Vayikra 5781
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha the laws of the Karbanos. One of the Karbanos brought is the sin offering known as a Karban Chatas. When the Torah introduces this sacrifice, it begins with the words (Chapter 4, Pasuk 2), Nefesh Ki Secheta, if a soul shall sin. Why does the Torah introduce the si Read more...
Parshat Shemini 5781
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in this week’s parsha that on the eighth day, the Mishkan was consecrated. After the seven days of Milu’im, during which time Moshe did the service, on the eighth day Aharon began his service as the Kohen Gadol. Moshe tells Aharon to come forth and establish himself in his new po Read more...
Parshat Behar 5779
Rabbi Jablinowitz
We read in the beginning of this week's parsha (Chapter 25, Pasuk 2), Ki Savo'u el Ha'aretz Asher Ani Nosein Lachem, V'Shavsah Ha'aretz Shabbos L'Hashem. The Torah commands the mitzvah of Shmittah when Bnei Yisrael will enter Eretz Yisrael. The words Asher Ani Nosein Lachem, that I have given you, s Read more...
