Howard SilvermanApr 122 minWeekly D'rash TazriaThis week our Torah portion (Leviticus 12:1–13:59) describes situations in which people are “clean” or “unclean.” In Hebrew, the words...
Howard SilvermanApr 42 minWeekly D'rash Sh'miniWe could say that in our Torah portion this week "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times" for Aaron. In Leviticus 9, we read ab
Howard SilvermanMay 26, 20222 minWeekly D'rash B'chukotaiOur Torah portion this week brings us to the end of the Book of Leviticus. Chapter 26 is the epilogue to all the laws. It is a vision...
Howard SilvermanApr 22, 20212 minWeekly D'rash and Parsha Acharei mot-kedoshimThis week's D’rash is written in honor of Eliana Gerstein on the occasion of her upcoming Bat Mitzvah. The Torah portion for this week...
Howard SilvermanMar 18, 20212 minWeekly D'rash and Parsha VayikraThis week our Torah portion is the beginning of the Book of Leviticus. The Tabernacle is completed, and the Glory of the Lord has filled...