Mezora (Leper) – Leviticus 14:1 – 15:33

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This week’s Torah portion, Mezora talks about disease! But what exactly is this disease, often translated as “leprosy”? It is clearly not leprosy, or Hansen’s disease that is easily treated in the modern age. Biblical leprosy is not a physical disease, but a reflection of a person’s soul! Join Shmuel for a discussion on Tacitus, leprosy, Passover, and the unity of the Jewish people.



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