Iyar 4, 5772 · April 26, 2012 | General Overview:
| The bulk of this week's portion, Tazria-Metzora, discusses various forms of tzara'at, skin maladies which are contracted as a result of engaging in forbidden gossip. Also discussed are garment discolorations which constitute "clothing tzara'at," and the symptoms and laws of "house tzara'at," indicated by certain brick discolorations. Following is a discussion of various ritual impurities, including the laws of the menstruating woman. |
 | By Rabbi Jonathan Sacks |  |
|  | | THE PARSHAH | | | Leviticus 12:1–15:33
The dynamics of birth and the covenant of circumcision, the power of speech and the plague of whiteness, contaminating blood and purifying pools of water.
|  |  | | COLUMNISTS | | | Why can't people become better, more wholesome, more peaceful and G‑d-conscious as we progress towards Moshiach? The answer follows the lines of the unusual law of the pure leper.
By Rochel Holzkenner |  | | | | I find the swing from inspiration and proactivity to be a life-long dance. For a stretch of time I devoted most of my day surrounded by mentors who spoke the message of G‑d's unity through their teachings and their conduct. And then it was over...
By Rochel Holzkenner | | | | | Retribution is very un-Jewish. For retribution leaves wounds in its wake. Rehabilitation is very Jewish. For rehabilitation cures and gives new life. This elemental idea is beautifully captured in a biblical passage discussing the treatment of gossipers.
By Mendel Kalmenson | | | | FEATURED VIDEO | | | A Taste of Text—Tazria
Can you imagine a world bereft of evil talk, rumors, slander and gossip? What would it look like? By Chana Weisberg | | | | | Tazria-Metzora Parshah Report
Ever heard the old saying, "Never let a monkey feed you grapes"? Well, neither did Jono. Join Jono and Gefilte Fish as they explore the fascinating topic of old-world diseases, and learn about being careful with what you say about other people along the way. Dovid Taub & Jonathan Goorvich | | | | | The Spiritual Skin Condition of Tzaraat
Tzaraat is a supernatural skin discoloration which signifies ritual impurity. The declaration and diagnosis of tzaraat is only through the kohen, why? By Mendel Kaplan | | | | FEATURED AUDIO CLASSES | | | One who is struck with leprosy must bring a sacrifice; a rich man brings a more expensive one then a poor man. However, if a rich man offers to bring the sacrifice on the poor man's behalf he must bring a rich man's offering, why so? By Moshe New | | | | | The Talmud teaches that the metzorah is considered like a dead person, why? By Sholom B. Lipskar | | | | | |
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