A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYIKRA (LEVITICUS 1:1-5:26)

By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant   This week’s Torah parsha, Vayikra, is the first in the Book of Leviticus, known formally as ‘Torat Kohanim’ (Instructions for the Priests) (1). The title, Vayikra, defines the entire Book of Leviticus: “and He called”. We have just completed reading the thrilling and dramatic story of the Book […]

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYIKRA (LEVITICUS 1:1-5:26)

By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant   This week’s Torah parsha, Vayikra, is the first in the Book of Leviticus, known formally as ‘Torat Kohanim’ (Instructions for the Priests) (1). The title, Vayikra, defines the entire Book of Leviticus: “and He called”. We have just completed reading the thrilling and dramatic story of the Book […]

A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYIKRA (LEVITICUS 1:1-5:26)

By Joy  Scott,  Am Haskalah Congregant   This week’s Torah parsha, Vayikra, is the first parsha in the Book of Leviticus, known formally as ‘Torat Kohanim’ (Instructions for the Priests) (1). The title, Vayikra, defines the entire Book of Leviticus: “and He called”. We have just completed reading the thrilling and dramatic story of the […]