In Parshat Acharei Mot (Vayikra, Chapter 17) we learn that animals that have been consecrated as offerings must be brought to Ohel Moed (the Tent of Meeting) and sacrificed on the Mizbeach (Altar). They must be slaughtered in the Sanctuary area and their service...
Some Ashkenasi communities have the custom for Parshat Acharei Mot to read the Haftara from Amos 9:7-15. Even if your congregation does not follow this custom, the messages and hope that we can gain from it are relevant to the entire Jewish people, especially...
In memory of Miriam bat Elliya z”l, a gorgeous, authentic soul who comforted and warmed the hearts of all she had contact with. She made everyone she spoke to feel truly seen.The Talmud, Yoma 85b, discusses the origin of the concept that saving a life...
Chapter 18 of Parshat Acharei Mot starts off with the words: God spoke to Moshe saying: Speak to B’nai Yisrael and say to them: “I am HaShem your God. Do not perform the practice of the land of Egypt in which you dwelled; and do not perform the...