by Shlomo Ressler | May 5, 2023 | 3:8-Parshat Emor, Uncategorized, Vayikra / Leviticus, Weekly Dvar
The Torah describes the Todah (thanksgiving) offering, explaining that it is brought as an expression of the donor’s will (22:29). Since, by definition, this offering is voluntary, what does the passuk (verse) tell us by adding that it’s an expression of the donor’s...
by Shlomo Ressler | May 13, 2022 | 3:8-Parshat Emor, Vayikra / Leviticus, Weekly Dvar
In its designation of Yom Kippur and its associated laws, the Torah clarifies that no work should be done and that “this is an eternal statute for all your generations, in all your dwellings” (23:31). Since the rule included a comprehensive rule about not working...
by Shlomo Ressler | Apr 29, 2021 | 3:8-Parshat Emor, Vayikra / Leviticus, Weekly Dvar
The Torah describes the Todah (thanksgiving) offering, explaining that it is brought as an expression of the donor’s will (22:29). Since, by definition, this offering is voluntary, what does the passuk tell us by adding that it’s an expression of the donor’s will? The...
by Shlomo Ressler | May 8, 2020 | 3:8-Parshat Emor, Vayikra / Leviticus, Weekly Dvar
The second half of Parshat Emor recaps the Jewish holidays and ends the section by discussing the lighting of the holy Menorah and offering of the twelve holy loaves of bread (24:1-9). Just as the Menorah was to be made from one piece of gold, the twelve loaves of...
by Shlomo Ressler | May 16, 2019 | 3:8-Parshat Emor, Vayikra / Leviticus, Weekly Dvar
This week’s Parsha, Emor, discusses all the major holidays of the Jewish calendar. Although these holidays are also mentioned elsewhere, our Parsha adds detail, such as Shofar on Rosh Hashana, abstention on Yom Kippur, lulav and Etrog on Sukkot. However, when...
by Shlomo Ressler | May 3, 2018 | 3:8-Parshat Emor, Vayikra / Leviticus, Weekly Dvar
Among many things, Parshat Emor lays down instructions for the Kohanim (Priests) to remain holy. Instructions include not coming in contact with dead bodies, and growing their beards and hair (21:1-5). Recanati (13th Century) points out an interesting difference...
