by Beth Midrash Eleazar | Apr 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
This week we begin the book of Wayyiqra’ (Leviticus). The perashah teaches us about the various qorbanoth (offerings) used in the ritual service of the Temple or Tabernacle. The word qorban—commonly translated as “sacrifice” or “offering”—comes from the Hebrew root...
by Beth Midrash Eleazar | Mar 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
We have reached the final perashah of the book of Shemoth (Exodus). This portion details everything that was done according to the instruction of our teacher Moshe. How satisfying it feels to complete a long project! Such was the joy Moshe experienced upon seeing...
by Beth Midrash Eleazar | Mar 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
The perashah is titled Wayaqhel. This word derives from qahal, meaning “congregation.” The Torah tells us that Moshe Rabbenu gathered the entire people together. This included everyone—women and children (under the age of twenty). Why did he gather the entire people?...
by Beth Midrash Eleazar | Mar 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
In leap years (years with 13 months), there are two months of Adar: Adar I and Adar II. The festival of Purim is celebrated in Adar II. As a result, the 15th of Adar I is called Purim Qaṭan, since the festival is not observed in that month. The Sages of Yisrael...
by Beth Midrash Eleazar | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
This week, we study Perashath Teṣawéh, which speaks to us about the ner tamid, the bigdé haqodesh, and the preparation of the Kohanim. With Heaven’s help, I will share a few interesting points about this perashah. The Torah speaks to us about the Urim wa-Tumim. The...
