by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 10, 2015 | Bechukotai
The Torah goes on to discuss different gifts a person might dedicate to the Tabernacle or Temple, and what it would cost to redeem them in the event that is necessary. It begins by discussing how much he must contribute if he vows to offer the value of a human life...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 10, 2015 | Bechukotai
If blessings are promised for keeping God’s commands, curses are threatened for abandoning them. The curses are laid out in a series, each progressively harsher. Repeatedly, God says if the Children of Israel do not mend their ways after one set of curses, a harsher...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 10, 2015 | Bechukotai
God begins his blessings with the caveat, “If ye walk in My statutes, and keep My commandments, and do them” (Leviticus 26:3). He then promises to show great favor to the Children of Israel if they do, vowing rain in its season, bountiful produce, peace and...
by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 10, 2015 | Bechukotai
The Book of Leviticus concludes with the redemption of firstborn animals and tithes. Unlike the previous section, that dealt with voluntary contributions, the redemptions here apply to obligatory contributions. The firstborn of any animal is automatically...
