nazirite
What Samson and a Modern-Day Nazirite Have to do with Redemption
It is not common for someone to take a nazirite vow in modern times. The most notable exception was Rabbi David Cohen who, like Samson, became a nazirite for life. And both of these nazirites have a role in redemption. Every week, the...
What is the Key to Avoiding Political Hatred and Jealousy?
People are more polarized today than ever before with politics dividing families and shattering communities. The Bible established a system of leadership through service that may be the key to healing our broken polarized politics. Rabbi...
The Nazirite: Saint or Sinner?
The Book of Numbers describes the vow of the Nazir (Nazirite). Â The Nazir is not allowed to drink wine, cut his hair, or come into close contact with the dead. The meaning of the Hebrew word nazir is a bit ambiguous. It literally means...
The Portion of Nasso
The portion of Nasso is the longest single portion in the Torah (the combined portions of Matot-Masei, when they are read together, are longer). It continues listing the responsibilities of the various families of Levites which began in...
