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Parashat Bechukotai: Two Types of Ma'aserot in Jerusalem

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, we'll discuss ma'aserot brought to Jerusalem: ma'aser sheni and ma'aser behema, and find the difference between them. We will also...

Parashat Pekudei: The biblical scarlet worm, tola'at hashani

Was the shani dye produced from a non-kosher insect?

The prohibition of orlah: a mitzvah dependent on the Land of Israel

What makes a mitzvah "dependent on the Land of Israel"? On the definition of these special mitzvot and the sanctity inherent in the soil and its produce. Also,...

Taking challah from dough composed of different types of flour

Can challah be taken from dough composed of different flours? When can flours be combined for challah purposes? What about taking challah from dough from one...

Parashat Tzav: The Chosenness of Kohanim

On the chosenness of Kohanim and Jews in general and how an inborn elevated status actually engenders humility. Plus: a visit to Ginosar, past and present. What...

Parashat Kedoshim: Neta Revay and Aqraba

Chazal instituted that those living within a day's walking distance to Jerusalem bring up neta revay fruit to the Beit Hamikdash, and state the borders of this...

Parashat Acharei Mot: Family purity—a mitzvah (settling) the land depends on

Today we face a war against the forces of impurity that attempt to undermine the sanctity of the individual, family, and nation. It is precisely these issues...

Parashat Teruma: an Uplifting Donation

How giving teruma lifts us up and brings us closer to G-d. Also a short survey of the laws of demai and a visit to the lost ancient city of Shikmona.

Parashat Ki Tetze: Kila’im and kedusha - What does “kedusha” really mean?

What does interplanting in the vineyard and sanctity have in common? This article takes a look at the term kedusha in different contexts, and sheds light on its...

Parashat Va’etchanan: Glatt Kosher Bacon

Believing in a partial truth can become a substitute for a bond with the Great Truth—Hashem. To fortify the Jewish people’s bond with Hashem while settling the...