Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personally

Behar-Bechukotai

This week’s parashot tell us that, by committing to Torah, you can have everything

May 21, 2025
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This week’s parashot, Behar and Bechukotai, bring us to the end of the book of Vayikra, also known as Leviticus. We begin with Mount Sinai and finish with a promise that by following the commandments, the Jews will receive prosperity and security in the land of Israel—or be rebuked if they don’t.

Can you really have it all? Listen and find out.


Sivan Says: Taking the Torah Personally
Behar-Bechukotai
This week's parashot tell us that, by committing to Torah, you can have everything
May 21, 2025
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