Shemitta and Har Sinai

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  1. Counting the Omer, or Eating the Omer

    Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

    תאריך פרסום: תשע"ב | |

    While the Hebrew word ‘omer’ is usually associated with something that is ‘counted’, we will trace the few instances when the word ‘omer’ appears in the Bible to show how it consistently refers to a special measure of grain. In light of our discussion, we will uncover the deeper thematic connection between ‘counting the Omer’ and our commemoration of the events at Mt. Sinai.

  2. The Two Dibburim of Behukotai

    Rabbi Yehuda Rock

    God speaks to Moshe twice in Behar - Behukotai. This lesson will discuss the time and location of the two instances. Apparently these parshiyot were displaced from their chronological location; we will explain why the parasha was removed, and why it was placed here.

  3. The Unique Perspective of Parashat Behar

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    What links Shmitta with Mt. Sinai? This lesson will discuss the unique perspective of Parashat Behar on a number of mitzvot that are also discussed elsewhere in the Torah.

  4. You Shall Dwell in the Land in Security

    Rabbi Yair Kahn

    The Torah begins the parsha with the laws of Shmitta, noting that they were given at Har Sinai. This prompts the commentators to ask the famous question: “Mah inyan shemitta etzel Har Sinai?” Why is shemitta found alongside Har Sinai? By examining the nature of the laws of shemitta and yovel, we can understand that they describe a religious ideal of human faith reciprocated by divine providence. They contain a promise of a relationship between God and Am Yisrael. Shemitta and yovel are more than just commandments – they are a context for attaining the blessings of the covenant of Sinai. 

  5. You Shall Dwell in the Land in Security (Audio)

    Rabbi Yair Kahn | 11 minutes

    The Torah begins the parsha with the laws of Shmitta, noting that they were given at Har Sinai. This prompts the commentators to ask the famous question: “Mah inyan shemitta etzel Har Sinai?” Why is shemitta found alongside Har Sinai? By examining the nature of the laws of shemitta and yovel, we can understand that they describe a religious ideal of human faith reciprocated by divine providence. They contain a promise of a relationship between God and Am Yisrael. Shemitta and yovel are more than just commandments – they are a context for attaining the blessings of the covenant of Sinai. 

  6. The Shmita Year and its Connection to Shavuot and Har Sinai

    Rabbi Menachem Leibtag

    תאריך פרסום: תשע"ד | |

    What is the first real Shabbat of the Jewish people? And how does it connect to the Omer, to the brit at Har Sinai, to Shavuot, and to the Shemitta cycle? We begin by examining the meaning of “omer” by looking at the texts in which the word appears. After placing the test of the “manna” into the timeframe of Bnei Yisrael’s journey from Egypt to Har Sinai, what emerges is a crucial tool for the nation’s development and relationship with God, which is later symbolized and commemorated in rituals which are now ever more meaningful-- especially now that we understand more about the agriculture of the Land of Israel.

  7. Behar: The Price of Tea in China

    Rabbi Elli Fischer

  8. Parshat Beshalach Part 6: What's So Evil About Amalek?

    Rabbi Menachem Leibtag | 30 minutes

    This podcast concludes Parshat Beshalach with the eternal law to remember Amalek and a discussion about what makes them so evil. We also discuss the significant parallels between the laws of Shmitta in the Land of Israel and the manna in the desert, leading up to the covenant at Sinai. 

    Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

  9. Parshat Behar Part 1: Shemitah & Shabbat

    Shani Taragin | 33 minutes

    This podcast relates to the beginning of Parshat Behar, discussing the connection between Har Sinai, Shmitta, Yovel, and Shabbat, and their significance in our relationship with God.

    Courtesy of www.tanachstudy.com

  10. Parshat Behar

    Dr. Yael Ziegler | 5 minutes

    Why do the mitzvot of Shmitta and Yovel appear at the end of Sefer Vayikra? What is the significance of their placement? By exploring this question we can gain a deeper understanding into the nature of Sefer Vayikra.