Sefer Vayikra

ויקרא

Limmud

ויקרא

Where Do You Find G-d?

Elie Schwartz

אֵיפֹה מוֹצְאִים אֶת ה’? Oneness in Ordinary Life – אַחְדוּת בְּחַיֵּי הַיּוֹם-יוֹם פרשת ויקרא

Limmud

ויקרא

Giving and Taking

Chaim Cowen

This limmud teaches that supporting others is not just an act of kindness, but a recognition that what they lack may actually be found with us.

Limmud

ויקרא

Sacrifice

Jay Goldmintz

פרשת ויקרא The limmud explains that a korban is not about giving something up as a “sacrifice,” but about drawing closer to Hashem. How can our own actions and sacrifices strengthen our relationship with Hashem?

Limmud

ויקרא

Sacrifice

Jay Goldmintz

We typically translate the word “korban” as a “sacrifice.” Rav Hirsch notes that this translation misses the essence. Korbanot are really about helping us move closer to Hashem. How can we do that?

Limmud

ויקרא

What is your Calling?

Rick Schindelheim

What is a “calling”? What is the difference between a task or job, and a calling? What is my calling? How can I figure out what Hashem wants from me? These questions and more are explored in this limmud, which focuses on the opening words of Parshat Vayikra.

צו

Limmud

צו

The Power of Thank You: Lessons from the Korban Todah

Jay Goldmintz

פרשת צו This limmud focuses on giving thanks to Hashem for the things and the people in our lives that we might otherwise take for granted.

Limmud

צו

Salty and Sweet

Yehuda Chanales

Why put salt on korbanot? What does מלח represent, and how does it differ from דבש and שאור that can’t be brought? This limmud explores essentials vs. additives, and the difference between internal and superficial relationships.

שמיני

Limmud

שמיני

Kindness with Limits

Elana Soroka

This limmud explores why the Torah forbids a bird called chasida—known for its kindness—and what this teaches about the limits of selective kindness.

Limmud

שמיני

Foreign Fire

Sarah Salvay

“Love with limits.” Does this apply to Ahavat Hashem? The Netziv on Nadav and Avihu explains how it does.

תזריע

Limmud

תזריע

Holy Words

Jay Goldmintz

This Limmud on Parshat Tazria explores the power of speech through the Torah’s discussion of tzara’at and its link to lashon ha-ra (harmful speech). How do words shape relationships with others and with Hashem?

Limmud

Only Skin Deep

Aliza Adler

How do we identify ourselves and each other? Through a powerful Or HaChaim, this limmud explores how deep our ‘negaim’ go and its impact on how we relate to others.

Limmud

תזריע

Refinement Through Mitzvot

Sara Salvay

Through a fascinating discussion between R. Akiva and a Roman regarding Brit Milah, we reflect on how mitzvot impact our own character.

מצורע

Limmud

מצורע

The Power of Speech

Sarah Salvay

This limmud explores the spiritual consequences of speech. We learn through the laws of tzaraas and Pirkei Avos that careless or harmful words reflect inner flaws, while wise, thoughtful communication is a sign of character and discipline.

Limmud

Only Skin Deep

Aliza Adler

How do we identify ourselves and each other? Through a powerful Or HaChaim, this limmud explores how deep our ‘negaim’ go and its impact on how we relate to others.

קדושים

Limmud

קדושים

Rebbe Akiva and His Students

Donny Besser

This limmud examines the story of Rabbi Akiva’s students, who died due to a lack of respect for each other. It contrasts their behavior with Rabbi Akiva’s central teaching: "Love your neighbor as yourself," exploring how respect and love are interconnected in our relationships. The focus is on reflecting how we can better show respect in our own lives.

Limmud

קדושים

Kedoshim: A Personal Take on Kedusha

SAR Faculty

אמור

Limmud

אמור

Kiddush and Chilul Hashem

Jay Goldmintz

This limmud focuses on the concepts of Kiddush and Chilul Hashem—sanctifying and desecrating God’s name. It explores how performing mitzvot with pure intention, “for the sake of the Creator,” elevates our actions, while acting out of fear, dread, or ulterior motives can diminish their sanctity. The key is reflecting on the intentions behind our mitzvot and striving to act with sincerity, for God alone.

בהר

Limmud

ויקרא

Giving and Taking

Chaim Cowen

This limmud teaches that supporting others is not just an act of kindness, but a recognition that what they lack may actually be found with us.

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Limmud

בהר

Chayecha Kodmin

Yehuda Chanales

This limmud explores Rabbi Akiva’s rule of Chayecha Kodmin—prioritizing your own life over others in life-or-death situations. It examines when it’s appropriate to choose yourself and how this aligns with the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself.

Limmud

בהר

Behar: A Personal Shemittah

SAR Faculty

ויקרא

Limmud

ויקרא

Where Do You Find G-d?

Elie Schwartz

אֵיפֹה מוֹצְאִים אֶת ה’? Oneness in Ordinary Life – אַחְדוּת בְּחַיֵּי הַיּוֹם-יוֹם פרשת ויקרא

Limmud

ויקרא

Giving and Taking

Chaim Cowen

This limmud teaches that supporting others is not just an act of kindness, but a recognition that what they lack may actually be found with us.

Limmud

ויקרא

Sacrifice

Jay Goldmintz

Limmud

ויקרא

Sacrifice

Jay Goldmintz

Limmud

ויקרא

What is your Calling?

Rick Schindelheim

צו

Limmud

צו

The Power of Thank You: Lessons from the Korban Todah

Jay Goldmintz

פרשת צו This limmud focuses on giving thanks to Hashem for the things and the people in our lives that we might otherwise take for granted.

Limmud

צו

Salty and Sweet

Yehuda Chanales

שמיני

Limmud

שמיני

Kindness with Limits

Elana Soroka

This limmud explores why the Torah forbids a bird called chasida—known for its kindness—and what this teaches about the limits of selective kindness.

Limmud

שמיני

Foreign Fire

Sarah Salvay

“Love with limits.” Does this apply to Ahavat Hashem? The Netziv on Nadav and Avihu explains how it does.

תזריע

Limmud

תזריע

Holy Words

Jay Goldmintz

Limmud

Only Skin Deep

Aliza Adler

How do we identify ourselves and each other? Through a powerful Or HaChaim, this limmud explores how deep our ‘negaim’ go and its impact on how we relate to others.

Limmud

תזריע

Refinement Through Mitzvot

Sara Salvay

Through a fascinating discussion between R. Akiva and a Roman regarding Brit Milah, we reflect on how mitzvot impact our own character.

מצורע

Limmud

מצורע

The Power of Speech

Sarah Salvay

Limmud

Only Skin Deep

Aliza Adler

How do we identify ourselves and each other? Through a powerful Or HaChaim, this limmud explores how deep our ‘negaim’ go and its impact on how we relate to others.

קדושים

Limmud

קדושים

Rebbe Akiva and His Students

Donny Besser

Limmud

קדושים

Kedoshim: A Personal Take on Kedusha

SAR Faculty

אמור

Limmud

אמור

Kiddush and Chilul Hashem

Jay Goldmintz

בהר

Limmud

ויקרא

Giving and Taking

Chaim Cowen

This limmud teaches that supporting others is not just an act of kindness, but a recognition that what they lack may actually be found with us.

Limmud

בהר

Chayecha Kodmin

Yehuda Chanales

Limmud

בהר

Behar: A Personal Shemittah

SAR Faculty

Sefer Vayikra

ויקרא

Where Do You Find G-d?

Giving and Taking

Sacrifice

Sacrifice

What is your Calling?

צו

The Power of Thank You: Lessons from the Korban Todah

Salty and Sweet

שמיני

Kindness with Limits

Foreign Fire

תזריע

Holy Words

Only Skin Deep

Refinement Through Mitzvot

מצורע

The Power of Speech

Only Skin Deep

קדושים

Rebbe Akiva and His Students

Kedoshim: A Personal Take on Kedusha

אמור

Kiddush and Chilul Hashem

בהר

Giving and Taking

Chayecha Kodmin

Behar: A Personal Shemittah

ויקרא

Where Do You Find G-d?

Giving and Taking

Sacrifice

Sacrifice

What is your Calling?

צו

The Power of Thank You: Lessons from the Korban Todah

Salty and Sweet

שמיני

Kindness with Limits

Foreign Fire

תזריע

Holy Words

Only Skin Deep

Refinement Through Mitzvot

מצורע

The Power of Speech

Only Skin Deep

קדושים

Rebbe Akiva and His Students

Kedoshim: A Personal Take on Kedusha

אמור

Kiddush and Chilul Hashem

בהר

Giving and Taking

Chayecha Kodmin

Behar: A Personal Shemittah

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