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Kabbalah Online Magazine
Week of Vayikra/HaChodesh 5778
Vol. 14 No. 25, 24 Adar - 1 Nisan 5778 / Mar. 11 - 17, 2018
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A note from the staff of Kabbalah Online in Tzefat
This Shabbat, in synagogue, we will have:
(1) The reading/singing of the Hallel prayer in honor of Rosh Chodesh; (2) the weekly Torah Portion of Vayikra, which opens Book 3 of the Torah, read from Torah scroll #1; (3) The section about the Rosh Chodesh offerings in the Temple, read from Torah scroll #2 (4) the special supplementary reading of HaHodesh in honor of Rosh Chodesh Nissan and the upcoming Pesach holiday, read from Torah scroll #3 (a rare occurence!); (5) the special Musaf prayer for Rosh Chodesh and Shabbat combined. The first three articles provide fascinating insights into the significance of the New Moon in Judaism, the specialness of Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh falling together, and the uniqueness of the New Moon of the Jewish month of Nissan. The last three offer Kabbalah layers of interpretation for the sacrifices, the main subject in this week's reading, and indeed of most of the Book. Dedication
Now that we have reached the month of Nissan in which Passover occurs,
the staff members of KabbalaOnline and of Ascent-of-Safed wish all of our readers and all the Jewish people a kosher, enjoyable, liberating, inspiring Pesach holiday and festival week. |
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| Additional Torah Reading - New Moon | |
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The Original New Moon
In the month of Nisan, both in nature and in the soul, new life force and potential is about to manifest.
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Moonlight Illuminations
Every Rosh Chodesh [New Moon Day] brings a unique new spiritual light.
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The Phases of the Moon
Jewish mystics teach that judging others favorably is the true test of righteousness.
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| Creation | |
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Forming Time and Space
The characteristics of the world of Yetzira are beyond the limitations of physical space.
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| Weekly Torah Reading | |
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Humility of Moses, Greatness of Adam
Both modesty and excellence are parts of one's complete divine service.
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Elevating Our Animals
How do the Torah laws of animal sacrifices serve as a road map for our personal journeys in life?
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In Place of a Temple Offering
“Leave out my ‘rebbe’ and your ‘rebbe,’ and come with me!” the Sassover replied pungently.
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