Parshat Emor illustrates the Torah's expectations for religious leaders, emphasizing both their privileged and demanding roles. The Kohanim, or priestly clas...

This piece from the 18Forty weekly Parsha Guide unpacks five complex layers of atonement in the parshas of Acharei Mot-Kedoshim and relates them to contempor...

Exploring Parshat Tazria-Metzora, this article delves into the interplay between physical and spiritual aspects as highlighted by Torah teachings. It emphasi...

Parshat Tzav delves into the uneasy marriage of economics and holiness by expanding on the Torah's guidance regarding the sustenance of Kohanim. It explores ...

This 18Forty Parsha Guide delves into the sacrificial system in Vayikra, examining the deep human and theological underpinnings of these ancient rituals. The...

In Parshat Vayakhel, the Israelites face an unexpected directive from Moshe to stop their contributions to the Mishkan once enough has been collected, highli...

In the Parsha Ki Tisa, the narrative of Moshe's encounter with God explores the human desire for certainty and the limits of divine comprehension. Moshe's pl...

Parshat Tetzaveh holds a unique place in the Torah as the only portion from Exodus through Deuteronomy in which Moshe's name is absent, presenting a lesson i...

The Parsha guide from 18Forty explores the intricate details surrounding the Mishkan in Parshat Terumah, examining why these specifications are relevant to m...

The 18Forty Parsha Guide reflects on how the Torah instructs us to love our enemies through various commandments. In Parshat Mishpatim, the Torah challenges ...