Video for The Maccabeats: Les Misérable, A Passover Story
Video for The Maccabeats: Les Misérable, A Passover Story
Rachel Ain: Vayikra Lines of Communication
Rachel Ain asks about whether God has ever called out to one of us, and what transpired in the interaction that was so critical. Vayikra focuses on ritual sacrifices, that were established to enable the people to connect directly with God. Yet, what happens in the aftermath of the destruction of the Second Temple? She cites a midrash, wherein Abraham asks the same question?
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z’l: Vayikra Between Destiny and Chance
Rabbi Sacks comments on the apparent disconnect between the traditional name Vayikra, and the subject of the book. He argues that there is a deep connection. In fact, all of God’s communications to Moses begin with a call, keri’ah, unlike Bilaam, to whom God “appeared”.