Posts Tagged: Emor parsha
How Does ‘An Eye for an Eye’ Hold Up Today?
“An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth” is one of the best-known rules not only in the Torah, but universally. It...
The Duality of Jewish Time
Time plays an enormous role in Judaism. The first thing that God declared holy was a day -- Shabbat -- at the conclusion of creation. The...
As Jews, We Must Hold Ourselves to Higher Standards
A President guilty of sexual abuse. A Prime Minister indicted on charges of corruption and bribery. Rabbis in several countries accused of financial impropriety, sexual...
Leaders Must Not be Afraid of Greatness
Embedded in this week's parsha are two of the most fundamental commands of Judaism - commands that touch on the very nature of Jewish identity. Do...
