Parashat Emor 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר

18 May 2024 / 10 Iyyar 5784 Parashat Emor is the 31st weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 21:1-24:23 Emor (“Say”) opens with laws regulating priestly behavior, working in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and consuming sacrifices and priestly food. It describes the biblical holidays of Passover, Shavuot, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur,Continue reading “Parashat Emor 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת אֱמוֹר”

Parashat Kedoshim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת קְדשִׁים

11 May 2024 / 3 Iyyar 5784 Parashat Kedoshim is the 30th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 19:1-20:27 Kedoshim (“Holy”) opens by instructing the Israelites to be holy. It details dozens of laws regulating all aspects of life, including observing Shabbat, loving one’s neighbor, and leaving portions of aContinue reading “Parashat Kedoshim 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת קְדשִׁים”