The Levona Spice

Nature in the Parasha _Parashat VayikraPrintable VersionLevonaI was wondering about the לְבֹנָה/levona – frankincense, sprinkled on each of the daily Mincha grain offerings as it states, ספר ויקרא פרק ב:א וְנֶפֶשׁ כִּי תַקְרִיב קָרְבַּן מִנְחָה לַהָשֵׁם סֹלֶת יִהְיֶה...

The Crimson Creating Creature

Nature in the Parasha – Parashat VaYakhel/Pekudei Printable VersionIn this week’s double parasha the word שָׁנִי/shani – crimson or scarlet is mentioned 17 times – the numerical value of the word טוֹב/tov – good. This redder than red color was needed together...

The Holy Anointing Oil

Nature in the Parasha – Parashat Ki TisaPrintable VersionFree Flowing MyrrhFrom all the senses, I have always treasured the sense of smell. When baking, I use my sense of smell instead of a timer, I turn off the oven when the delicious aroma of the baked goods...

Jewish Months

Immerse yourself in the secrets and the power of each month of the Jewish year…Tishrei Yonah – A Lesson of Self-awareness Within the Glorious Clouds of Divine Embrace  Tishrei: Rectifying the Sense of TouchCheshvanCheshvan: Rectifying the Sense of...