Emor (Say) – Leviticus 21:1 – 24:23

Interfaith Marriage Creates Confusion for the Children This week’s portion includes laws regarding the holidays as well as restrictions and instructions to the priests.  The final section of the portion, however, begins with a rather unusual story:Now an Israelite...

Shmini (Eighth) – Leviticus 9:1 – 11:47

Kosher is all about separation This week’s portion contains one of the basic fundamentals of kosher eating – the list of animals that are permitted as well as a list of animals that are not.  Chapter 11 begins: Speak to the people of Israel, saying, these are the...