Achrei Mot

Parashat Emor 5786

Posted on April 28, 2026

by Rabbi Margie Cella The fourth aliyah of this week’s parashah is one of three places in the Torah where we learn about the cycle of holidays that we are to celebrate throughout the year. God tells Moses to tell the people, “These are My fixed times . . . which you shall proclaim as Continue Reading »

Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim 5786

Posted on April 21, 2026

by Rabbi Margie Cella We have another double parashah this week. The first is named Achrei Mot, meaning “after [the] death.” It refers to the death of Aaron’s sons, Nadav and Avihu, who were consumed by a fire from God after they brought “strange fire” as an offering to God. Because of the gravity of Continue Reading »