Ever wonder why in the Bible, Exodus is followed by Leviticus? Exodus is epic action, with vying gods, 10 plagues, slaves escaping across the Red Sea pursued by enemy chariots, bread from heaven and ...

This week, we enter the Sefer Yayikra (Book of Leviticus) — and with it, one of the Torah’s most striking transitions. The dramatic narrative energy of Sefer Shemot (Book of Exodus) gives way to ...

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MacLarens Expositions of Holy Scripture consists of 32 volumes of the exposition of Holy Scriptures, each concerning a certain place in the Bible. This part refers to the book of the Old Testament.

This commentary, reflecting the thoughts of learning partners Rabbi Kushner and Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Mamet on the weekly Torah portion, is insightful and inspiring. For each parasha, or ...