The Book of Leviticus opens with the word va’yikra, “and He [the Lord] called” (Leviticus 1:1). Rashi notes that va’yikra is a term of endearment. The text tells us that God spoke to Moses from the ...

If a person sins, whereby he accepts an oath, and he is a witness [to some matter] by seeing or knowing [it], yet he does not testify, he shall bear his transgression… ~ Leviticus 5:1 As a ...

Will sacrifices be restored in messianic times? Rambam in his Mishneh Torah argues that it will be reinstated. In his words: King Messiah will arise in the future and restore the kingship of the House ...

The Ramban gives names to each of the Chumashim and he calls the book of Vayikra – Torat Kohanim. The preceding book Shmot (Sefer HaGalut Ve’haGeulah) focuses, in the latter half, on the building of ...

Sometimes the most seemingly arcane Torah verses can have surprising relevance to our modern lives. I run The Chai Center, a Jewish outreach organization, and we hold free High Holy Days services for ...

Korbanot in Jerusalem produce a spiritual ripple effect that adds incredible blessing to the world – curing diseases, alleviating suffering & influencing random acts of kindness across the globe.