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Tag: Purity

0 Jewish Law History

One Change of Clothes? Jewish History in the Torah Tazria Metzora

Jewish History Lectures · 20 Apr

This video provides an insightful exploration into Jewish history as presented in the Torah portions of Tazria and Metzora, focusing on the symbolism and significance of concepts such as purity and impurity.

0 Torah Holidays

Search for Your Pure Jug of Oil

Chabad.org · 17 Dec 2025

In this insightful Torah lesson, Rabbi Shalom Paltiel reflects on the parallels between the story of Joseph sending his brothers to find a silver goblet and the Maccabees' search for a pure jar of oil during Chanukah.

0 Jewish Law Philosophy

Six Levels of Mikva’ot

Joshua Friedlander in Lehrhaus · 19 Mar 2025

Joshua Friedlander's reflective piece "Six Levels of Mikvaot" explores the metaphysical and ritualistic significance of water in Jewish tradition, particularly through the concept of mikveh—a bath used for the purpose of ritual immersion.

0 Holidays Philosophy

Avi Schild in Lehrhaus · 1 Oct 2024

Avi Schild's poignant piece, "Yom Teruah," reflects on the cries and anguish associated with the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, often called Yom Teruah, the "Day of Shouting."

0 Torah Jewish Law

The Temple was our beating heart – we should mourn its loss

Jewish Chronicle · 11 Aug 2024

The article highlights the importance of mourning the loss of the Temple in Jewish tradition, emphasizing that the Temple was central to Jewish identity and a place where God's presence was felt most acutely.