On this week’s parsha, we begin the Book of Vayikra, often dismissed as a list of sacrificial rituals. But beneath the detailed laws lies a deeper truth: Giving, whether through korbanot, acts of kindness, or personal sacrifice, creates love and strengthens our connections to others and to God. How does this idea tie into Pesach and the concept of redemption? Tune in to find out.
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