Open or Closed
Parshat Tzav Leviticus 6:1 -8:36 Religion is meant to be mysterious. It talks about things you can’t see- like God. Religion tries to in its… Read More »Open or Closed
Leviticus
Can You Hear the Call?
Parshat Vayikra Leviticus 1:1 – 5:26 Vayikra means “God called out.” (Lev. 1:1). With this new book of the Bible, Leviticus, God calls out to… Read More »Can You Hear the Call?
Spiritual Purity and Holiness
Parshat Emor Leviticus 21:1-24:23 The Torah portion for the week is Emor. This Torah portion continues instruction to the priesthood that is the theme of… Read More »Spiritual Purity and Holiness
Reform Judaism won’t back down
Parshat Kedoshim Leviticus 19:1 -20:27 This week’s Torah portion Kedoshim contains the second explicit verse that is often pointed out condemns gay male sex. Leviticus… Read More »Reform Judaism won’t back down
Leviticus doesn’t talk about gay people
Parshat Achrei Mot Leviticus 16:1-18:30 Each year when we come to this week’s Torah portion, Achrei Mot I think about the violence that has been… Read More »Leviticus doesn’t talk about gay people
A New Book of the Bible
Parshat Vayikra Leviticus 1:1-6:5 The third book of the Bible begins this week just as we begin the new month of Adar Bet. Leviticus is… Read More »A New Book of the Bible