Torah Commentary

This portion challenges us to express our most intimate and deeply held values with every mouthful.

The sacrificial system teaches that coming nearer to God requires coming nearer to each other.

Though the book of Leviticus--and other global systems--may seem antiquated, but we cannot just strike them from the record.

We must take responsibility for our actions even in absence of conclusive proof we have done something wrong.

Building global community, like the construction of the mishkan, requires everyone to participate.

The Torah teaches us to think globally and act locally.

Shabbat gives us an opportunity to stop trying to control the world.

It is easy to feel disconnected from those who are most unlike us.

What objects and ideas do we treat as idols?

How to rectify material wealth.