Torah Thoughts - Vayikra/Lev.

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Here you'll find Torah thoughts on the weekly portions written by Rabbi Richman over the years, insights and teachings on the subject of the Holy Temple, archaeological research by archaeologist Hillel Richman, lessons focused on the festivals, special times and sacred seasons of the Hebrew calendar, and more...new articles are being uploaded as time allows so check back often.

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'The Tombs of the House of David, Part I - One of the Greatest Unsolved Archeological Mysteries of Jerusalem'

Rabbi Chaim Richman

2 min

Vayikra/Parashat HaChodesh/Rosh Chodesh Nisan

Parashat Vayikra is the first Torah portion of Sefer Vayikra – the book of Leviticus. Many years the reading of this portion coincides...

Rabbi Chaim Richman

2 min

Acharei Mot - Kedoshim - Emor: The Illusion of Death

(During certain year parashat Emor is read in the Land of Israel, while in the Diaspora, on the same Shabbat, the two portions of Acharei...

Rabbi Chaim Richman

4 min

Vayikra: Understanding the Korbonot (Temple offerings)

As we begin Sefer Vayikra, the Book of Leviticus, let us reflect upon the meaning of the korbonot that were offered in the Beit...