Parshat Behar-Bechukoti by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of May 7, 2010/ 23 Iyar 5770 “The Living Torah” is the late Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan’s translation of the Chumash. In addition to the … more

Parshat Emor By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of April 30, 2010/ 16 Iyar, 5770 “A newborn ox, lamb or goat remains with its mother for seven days. Then, after the eighth day, it shall be … more

Parshat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of April 23, 2010/ 9 Iyar, 5770 Media pundits and missionaries are famous for taking quotations out of context in order to promote their … more

Parsha Tazria-Metzorah by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of April 16, 2010/ 2 Iyur, 5770 This second week after Pesach always carries with it a cycle of emotions. Between the return to … more

Parshat Shmini by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of April 8, 2010/ 24 Nissan 5770 Most blessings in the Torah are directed from either G-d to man or from man to G-d. There are a few exceptions, … more

Parshat Tzav By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of March 26, 2010/ 11 Nissan 5770 A child looks at the holiday table that always has a plump centerpiece with an ornate cover. The cover is lifted … more

By Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of March 19, 2010/ 4 Nissan 5770 The first three parashot in Vayikra are always a challenge to read, and even more so to teach. How can we honestly appreciate a … more

Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of March 12, 2010/ 26 Adar 5770 With all the talk about the Divine Inspiration given to Betzalel and Oholiab, we almost forget that many … more

Parsha Ki Tesa Issue of March 5, 2010/ 20 Adar, 5770 by Rabbi Avi Billet After describing the appointment of Betzalel and Oholiab to be the prime architects of the Mishkan, the Torah … more

Purim by Rabbi Avi Billet Issue of February 26, 2010/ 12 Adar 5770 As more evidence continues to indicate the assassination of a Hamas leader in Dubai was a project of the Mossad, the … more