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Through the Ladder of Time: Understanding the Double Parshios
The double פרשיות, or פרשיות מחוברות (joined Torah-portion pairings), seem at first glance to be a simple calendar adjustment.
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Parshas Shemini 5786 — A Fatal Closeness
On the Difference Between Feeling Holy and Being Holy
Apr 7
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Sefiras HaOmer 5786 – 49 Distinct Mitzvos or One: An Analysis of the Rambam’s Approach to Sefiras HaOmer
There is a basic question in the Rambam on ספירת העומר: What exactly is the Torah asking of us?Thanks for reading Close To Torah!
Apr 6
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Pesach 5786 – Bikkurim: The First Fruits of Redemption
From bitterness to belonging
Apr 5
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The Seder Night Companion (Work in progress)
A Practical Guide to Leading the Passover Seder
Mar 31
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Pesach 5786 - The Fifth Cup
A perspective on the Seder and what it should be
Mar 29
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Parshas Tzav 5786 — Taking out the trash
An analysis of the taking out of the דשן
Mar 25
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Parshas Vayikra 5786 — Be the קרבן
An analysis of the Ba'al HaTurim regarding Karbanos
Mar 18
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Parshas Vayakhel 5786 – Bigdei Kehuna: The Clothing That Protects and Builds
Understanding the Bigdei Kehuna and the Bigdei HaSerad
Mar 11
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Parshas Vayakhel 5786 - Working For Shabbos
An insight into the present we have every week, Shabbos Kodesh
Mar 11
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Parshas Ki Sisa 5786 - Having the "Kaylim" to Build the Mishkan
Why did Hashem need people to build the משכן (Tabernacle)?Close To Torah is a reader-supported publication.
Mar 8
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Parshas Ki Sisa 5786 - Good Intentions
In the end actions speak louder than words
Mar 5
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