Rachel Roberts is with IfNotNow DC.

In Parashat Vayirka, we begin the Book of Leviticus, the third book in the Torah, which details the laws pertaining to Israelite priests and which instructs the Israelites in holiness…

Rabbi Lizz Goldstein is with IfNotNow DC.

This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Tetzaveh. It is always read within a week of Purim, which this year will be celebrated at the conclusion of Shabbat this Saturday night.

Originally by Jamie Weisbach, IfNotNow Chicago.

In parashat Teruma, G-d begins to give the Israelites the instructions for the construction of the Mishkan, the travelling sanctuary that would serve as the focal point of their religious and communal life. The…