The Israel Bible

Why You Must Keep Your Word

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 27, 2022 | Matot

“The Bible doesn’t make any sense.” Dan was trying to get me angry, or at least get my attention. We go back a long way and meet for lunch every month. Dan likes to debate so we talk about everything under the sun. Over the years, I have gotten more religious and he...

Tzaraat On Clothing: The First Warning

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 29, 2022 | Tazriah, Purity, Repentance, Responsibility

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 is susceptible to...

Tzaraat: The Messiah’s Affliction?

by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 28, 2022 | Tazriah, Israel, Messiah, Temple

The Torah portion of Tazria (Leviticus 12-13) deals with tzaraat, a disease usually mistranslated as leprosy. Tzaraat is a malady that afflicts the body, clothing, and the walls of houses. The afflicted is diagnosed by the priest and rendered impure. Tzaraat is...