The Honor of God

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1. Redemption as Creation

   Haftarot: Bereisheet

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein

   The haftara of Bereisheet provides another perspective on creation, according to which God, and not man, is at the center of creation. God's honor is provided as a reason for the redemption of Am Yisrael, and the prophet explains how the fear and awe of God relate to the nation's punishment. The haftara describes the redemption as a renewed creation.

2. The Revelation of God's Glory upon the Altar, and the Deaths of Nadav and Avihu

   Rabbi Dr. Tamir Granot

   This article focuses on the description of the dedication of the copper altar and its function, as well as the nature of God’s revelation in the Mishkan.  Our investigation of these subjects will help us answer some famous questions arising from Parashat Shemini- the sin and punishment of Nadav and Avihu.