Parshat Vayikra

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The laws of burnt offerings, meal offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings brought in the Tabernacle. Leviticus 1:1-5:26.

Ishmael Studies Torah and Shabbat

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 107:1

We’re going to dive into one of those today, all about offerings, libations, and when they truly became obligatory for the Israelites. Our journey starts in Bamidbar (Numbers 15:2)...

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After the Flood and Israelites

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 108:1

It’s a question that’s been wrestled with for centuries, and the answers are surprisingly nuanced. Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection...

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Moses: Aaron and Noah

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 117:1

Sometimes, it's not as straightforward as we might think. Our tradition is full of these little nuances, and they often reveal deeper truths. Let's delve into a passage from Sifrei...

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Trial of Aaron and Korach

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 117:2

, guided by the ancient text of Sifrei Bamidbar. The text opens by highlighting a special covenant forged between God and Aaron, the High Priest, regarding the kodesh hakodashim, t...

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Aaron and the Heavenly Realms of Levites

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 119:5

Jewish tradition grapples with this very question, particularly when we look at the roles of Aaron and David, and their descendants. Which brings up an interesting comparison: who ...

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Pinchas and the Ark

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 131:4

Our story today explores just that, a cautionary tale woven from the threads of ancient Israel. We find ourselves in Bamidbar, the Book of Numbers, specifically chapter 25, verse 1...

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Trial of Phinehas

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 131:5

This verse speaks of Phinehas (Pinchas), the grandson of Aaron, and the covenant G-d makes with him. It’s a verse packed with meaning, a testament to the enduring power of zealotry...

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Shabbat Receives the Torah

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 144:1

It all boils down to a delicate balance, a dance between the sacred and the serene. to a seemingly simple verse in Bamidbar, the Book of Numbers, to unpack this very idea. The vers...

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Chodesh: Ishmael at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 145:1

The Torah tells us, "And in the beginnings of your months, you shall offer a burnt-offering to the L-rd" (Bamidbar 28:11). But what exactly is the purpose of this specific instruct...

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