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Shemini: Seeking the Middle

Rabbi Jay Kelman

“Moshe then inquired, darosh darash, about the goat of the sin offering, and it had been burned” (Vayikra 10:16). Judaism has always stressed the importance of the middle position. Ideologically, the Rambam teaches, we should seek the middle ground…
Article
Apr 5, 2024

Parshat Shavua 5784 with weekly guest speakers (Shmini)

Sarah Gordon

Audio
Apr 4, 2024

Shemini: Jealous Cousins

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Join as we discuss Moshe's instructions after the deaths of Nadav and Avihu.  
Podcast
Apr 4, 2024

Shmini: Comforting Cousins

Rabbi Jay Kelman

At times of crisis, true leaders often emerge, be they political, military or religious. Their ability to effectively provide inspiration, motivation, hope, and comfort when needed sows seeds of evolutionary growth in the life of a nation. This is…
Article
Apr 14, 2023

Parshat Shavua 5782 with weekly guest speaker (Shmini)

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
Mar 24, 2022

Shmini: A Tale of Two Stories

Rabbi Jay Kelman

"Moshe said to Aharon: This is what G-d meant when He said I will be sanctified amongst those who are nearest to me” (Vayikra 10:3). So we read of the tragic death of Nadav and Avihu, the two older sons of Aharon. The Book of Vayikra has only two…
Article
Mar 21, 2022

Shmini: The Sounds of Silence

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Modern society often expects people to keep their emotions in check and to avoid displaying them publicly. This is especially true of our leaders whom we expect to hide their emotions and to act stoically even in the face of great crisis. While an…
Article
Apr 9, 2021

Parshat Shavua 5781 with weekly guest speaker (Parshat Shmini)

Rabbi Allen Schwartz

Audio
Apr 8, 2021

The Haftarot: How to Profit from the Prophets (Parashat Shmini)

Dr. Moshe Sokolow

Audio
Apr 7, 2021

Shmini: Tragic Lessons

Rabbi Jay Kelman

When tragedy strikes there is a tendency to search for some rational explanation as we subsequently attempt to find meaning and a degree of comfort, however inadequate. Tragic events often afford an opportunity to learn from what transpired, thereby…
Article
Mar 29, 2019