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(Lev. 14:2:) “In the day of his cleansing.” [With what?]20Lev. R. 16:7. With (according to vs. 4) “two live clean birds.” How is his offering different from all [other] offerings? ...
That there are eleven days between one menstrual period and another is a law from Moshe at Sinai. Its explanation is that the law transmitted to Moshe at Sinai is like this: From t...
Originally, it was the firstborn sons who were meant to serve in the sanctuary. But, as Ginzberg tells us in Legends of the Jews, when the Israelites succumbed to idolatry and wors...
Rabbi Yosei HaGelili, a sage known for his sharp insights, challenges us to consider just that. He points to a time when things were different for the Israelites, a time of purity ...
It's not just about physical cleanliness, but a whole system of ritual purity and impurity that touches upon nearly every aspect of life. Today, we’re diving into a fascinating pas...
They didn't just pull these ideas out of thin air. They wrestled with the Torah, teasing out nuances and building a complex system. And one place we see this wrestling match in act...
And the Lord spake with Mosheh, saying, This shall be the law for the leper: on the day of his purification he shall be brought to the priest. And the priest shall go forth out of ...
It's fascinating to see how even the smallest details in the Torah, when unpacked by our Sages, can offer such profound insights. Let's dive into Bereshit Rabbah 31, a section of t...
Imagine committing to a period of heightened spiritual discipline. During this time, you’d abstain from wine, avoid cutting your hair, and stay away from contact with the dead. It ...
