Weekly Torah Commentary

Both the Israelite and the stranger are given equal status in the sacrificial cult.

How to create a society that recognizes and meets the needs of ill and marginalized people.

When we embrace with one hand but push away with the other, it's the push that remains in lasting memory.

There is a lot to learn from the long tradition of Jewish aversion to pork.

Relationships between the individual and the Divine are indeed possible.

The sacrifices teach us about constancy in relating to God.

Parashat Vayikra challenges the Jewish community to find new ways of interacting with God and God's creations.

We must pursue a vision of Judaism wherein all Jews feel comfortable entering the tent, and inviting outsiders as well.

God met the Israelites' need to relate to God on their own terms — we must do the same.

The messages of hope and togetherness in Vayakhel and Pekudei prepare us for Passover.