Before they went out of style, mother-in-law jokes were very popular. Have you ever heard of a father-in-law joke? I suppose if anyone were to author such a joke, it would be our forefather … more

Parshat Korach By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of June 11, 2010/ 28 Sivan 5770 In general, the Torah portion gets its name from the first, second or third word of the parsha, unless the opening is … more

The book and parsha of Vayikra contain the specific essentials with regard to the laws and practices of the korbanot, the sacrificial offerings. And although we do not bring korbanot without a Holy Temple in Jerusalem, the Torah views the bringing of korbanot as an important ingredient in one’s lifelong goal of getting close to G-d. more