http://www.innerstream.ca/blog Insights into Torah, the weekly Parsha, Holidays & Life Cycle Events. en-us Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:16:49 -0500 Vayikra Blogware Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2011/3/5/4764873.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2011/3/5/4764873.html Sat, 05 Mar 2011 21:27:51 -0500 Moses and the letter Aleph, both were great because they were small. What can we learn from them that will enhance our marriages, relationships and life itself? Vayikra Cherish Insight respect humble love Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2010/3/14/4480650.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2010/3/14/4480650.html Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:53:26 -0400 The Aleph is the first and most profound letter in the Alphabet. It represents the one and only G-d. Yet in the word Vayikra it appears as the smallest letter of the word. What is the message to us? Vayikra Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2009/3/21/4129387.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2009/3/21/4129387.html Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:47:50 -0400 What can we learn from the AIG Bonus scandal? Vayikra Purpose Life Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2008/3/9/3569072.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2008/3/9/3569072.html Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:07:53 -0500 Seven Thoughts for Seven Days Vayikra Torah Rabbi Lazer http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2007/3/17/2813951.html http://www.innerstream.ca/blog/_archives/2007/3/17/2813951.html Sat, 17 Mar 2007 23:54:08 -0400 “Rabbi,” I am often implored, “Please don't tell me that the Torah condones animal sacrifice.” Many believe that animal sacrifice is immoral and ought to be discarded in the modern, enlightened age. When I reply that animal sacrifice is still condoned and that should the temple be erected today we would reconstitute the sacrificial rite, most people are simply aghast. (1) So I pose the following question: Is animal sacrifice cruel? Is it wrong to slaughter a perfectly innocent sheep and orphan its baby calves ? Many believe it is, but I ask, why? Vayikra