Emor 5772-2012
“Lessons from a Priest’s Wanton Daughter” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Emor, highlights the special status of the Kohanim, the priests, in the community of Israel. As...
View ArticleKee Teitzei 5773-2013
“The ‘Mitzvah’ of Divorce, Revisited” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Kee Teitzei, speaks of the “mitzvah” of divorce. Although we have previously discussed the issue of...
View ArticleMikeitz 5772-2011
“Joseph Takes His Brother Simeon Hostage” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Mikeitz, is an emotional roller coaster, stocked with abundant moments of triumph and trauma....
View ArticleNaso 5775-2015
“The Fine Nuances of Jealousy” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Naso, includes the very challenging portion about the Sotah, the woman who is suspected of being unfaithful to...
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