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Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
Parshat Tetzaveh – Does clothing make the man?
In this week’s parsha, the Torah discusses the clothing worn by the priests and High Priest Aaron. The priests are given the details of the fabrics, design and accessories. Sounds like a stylist’s dream? Perhaps not, if caftans and aprons are not your fashion...
Recipe for Parshat Tetzaveh
Parshat Tetzveh discusses the garments the Kohanim (priests) and Kohen Gadol (high priest) wore when they did the service in the Tabernacle. One of the most special items the Kohen Gadol wore was the Choshen. It was a square (approx. 10″), made out of multiple...
The Mishkan – Parshat Terumah
“And you will make for me a holy dwelling and I will dwell amidst them.” This week’s parsha contains the detailed description or blueprint for building the Tabernacle. If we examine the above verse written in the Torah, God says that he wants the Israelites to build...
Recipe for Parshat Terumah
Parsha Recipe – Terumah (No calories on Shabbat!) This week’s Torah reading focuses on the construction of the Mishkan (tabernacle). The Torah details the precise measurements and materials to be used in the construction of the Mishkan. According to Midrash each of...