Tag Archives: Teshuva

Vayikra 5773: A Taste of Celestial Accounting

Taste of Parasha “And it will curry favor for him to atone for him.” (Leviticus 1:4).  What is currying favor for whom? The Malach Hamaves is the same entity created by G-d to prosecute a sinner; it is also the … Continue reading

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Parashas Ha’azinu

Download Ha’azinu PDF The Shofar:  Cutting through Us to Rejuvenate Us Taste of Talmud Is there a requisite amount of time for the sound of the Shofar, or does it just depend on how long the baal tokeiah (the one … Continue reading

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Parashas Nitzavim and Vayelech

Download Nitzavim/Vayelech PDF Believe in Yourself; Believe in G-d Taste of Talmud Rabbi Elazar Ben Azariah taught:  Those who have transgressed a positive commandment will be forgiven immediately upon fulfilling the necessary requirements for repentance.  Those who have transgressed a … Continue reading

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Parashas Tzav

Download Tzav PDF What Can One Do to Atone for a Penalty of Excision in our Days? Taste of Talmud One of the prohibitions of the Torah that carries with it the punishment of Kares (excision) is “do not eat … Continue reading

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