Parashat Metzora 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע

20 April 2024 / 12 Nisan 5784 Parashat Metzora is the 28th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 14:1-15:33 Metzora opens by describing the purification process and accompanying sacrifices for one infected with tzaraat, a discoloration condition on the skin. It then describes the process of treating a house infectedContinue reading “Parashat Metzora 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת מְּצֹרָע”

Parashat Tazria 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ

13 April 2024 / 5 Nisan 5784 Parashat Tazria is the 27th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 12:1-13:59 Tazria (“She Bears Seed”) opens by describing the purification process for a woman after childbirth. It then describes different forms of tzaraat, a discoloration condition on skin or clothing, and theContinue reading “Parashat Tazria 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת תַזְרִיעַ”

Parashat Shmini 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי

6 April 2024 / 27 Adar II 5784 Parashat Shmini is the 26th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47; Exodus 12:1-20 Shemini (“Eighth”) opens with the consecration of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by a fire sent from God when they attempt to offer a “strangeContinue reading “Parashat Shmini 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת שְּׁמִינִי”

Parashat Tzav 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו

30 March 2024 / 20 Adar II 5784 Parashat Tzav is the 25th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:1-8:36; Numbers 19:1-22 In Tzav (“Command”), God tells Moses about the sacrifices offered in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), including a meal offering brought by the high priest, guilt offerings, and offerings of thanks.Continue reading “Parashat Tzav 5784 / פָּרָשַׁת צַו”