Harry’s Video Blog – Tone it Down – Shemini 5778
How did Moses convince Aaron to assume the role of High Priest? View this video directly on Vimeo
Kashrut – Not!!
Parshat Shemini contains within it many of the basic dietary laws of the Torah, known as kashrut. Anthropologists have viewed the laws of Kashrut as superstitious taboos, or as a reflection of the eating habits and norms of the ancient Near East. One author explained the prohibitions of Kashrut as purely a matter of economic…
Harry’s Video Blog – Brotherly Love – Shemini 5775
Moses and Aaron: Role models for all siblings. View this video directly on Vimeo
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog on Parshat Shemini 5775
Tying Ourselves to Pesach Now that Pesach is over, Rabbi Becher discusses how we can tie ourselves to Pesach. View this video directly on Vimeo.
Countdown to Sinai – Shemini 5775
The Jewish people’s journey toward nationhood began on Passover. The Exodus redeemed them from physical slavery and subjugation, but they still lacked a national identity and purpose. This was conferred upon them only later — when the Jewish people both heard and saw the words of God at Mt. Sinai. In those moments, the newly…
Harry’s Video Blog – Kiss of Death – Shemini 5774
Aaron remains silent after the tragic death of 2 of his sons. How does G-d later seek to reward that faith View this video directly on Vimeo
Harry’s Video Blog – Opening Day – Parshat Shemini 5773
It’s a truly bittersweet day for the Jewish people as the celebration of the inauguration of the Tabernacle turns to mourning the deaths of two of Aaron’s sons. What lessons can we learn? View this video directly on VIMEO