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Kabbalah Online Magazine
Vayikra - HaChodesh 5775
Vol. 11 No. 26, 24 Adar - 1 Nisan, 5775 / March 15 - 21, 2015
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A note from the staff of Kabbalah Online in Tzefat
This Shabbat, in synagogue, we will have:
(1) 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) section about the Rosh Chodesh offerings in the Temple, read from Torah scroll #2; (4) the special supplementary reading of HaChodesh 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 four 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 next two offer Kabbalah layers of interpretation for the sacrifices, the main subject in this week's reading, and indeed of most of the Book. Finally, the story, which also has yet another perspective to teach us about Rosh Chodesh. |
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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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Serving G-d Sweet & Sour?
Leavening represents the haughtiness that prevents us from fully connecting to G‑d.
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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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Removing Self-Made Barriers
The divine element of the sacrifices is combined with repentance.
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Weight Watchers
The Rimanover Rebbe would send two
supervisors to all the shops to check their weights and measures.
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