Tzaraat On Clothing: The First Warning
Leviticus introduces the affliction of tzaraat. Commonly mistranslated as leprosy, tzaraat can afflict the body, a home, or even clothing. Tzaraat only afflicts clothing made of three materials: wool, linen, or leather. Only sheep's wool...
The Portion of Vayakhel
Our portion deals with the fulfillment of the instructions from the last three portions. In it, Moses collects donations from the Children of Israel and with those contributions, the Tabernacle parts are constructed and the structure is...
The Portion of Tetzaveh
This portion continues the themes of last week’s portion, describing the clothing the priests must wear to serve in the Tabernacle, the process by which they are to be consecrated, and the offerings they must bring, both when they are...