©2024 The Studio in Venice by Michal MeronParashat Behar, from the Book of Leviticus, primarily explores the laws of the Sabbatical year (Shemitah) and the Jubilee year (Yovel), with significant ethical, social justice, and personal conduct implications for modern life. Drawing on insights from ancient Talmudic sources, here are some refined conclusions and their relevance to today’s society…READ MORE
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©2025 The Studio in Venice by Michal MeronOne key takeaway from Parashat Emor is the importance of prioritizing both physical and spiritual well-being. It’s all about finding the right equilibrium.
The Talmudic sages elaborate on the benefits of dedicating one day a week to rest and spiritual reflection, highlighting its role in promoting holistic well-being….READ MORE
©2024 The Studio in Venice by Michal MeronKedoshim is the commandment to love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19:18). This
principle underscores the importance READ MORE
©2022 The Studio in Venice by Michal MeronOne of the things this parasha teaches us is the necessity of keeping decrees and laws.
This implies a commitment to ethical living, where we actively seek to align our actions with moral principles. Pirke Avot 4:11expands on this idea, stating, “One who performs one mitzvah (commandment) acquires for himself….READ MORE
©2022 The Studio in Venice by Michal MeronAccording to the Torah Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses because of his marriage to a Cushite woman, and as a result…READ MORE
©2022 The Studio in Venice by Michal MeronThe Lord speaks to Moses saying “Speak to the Children of Israel regarding the rituals concerning childbirth of a boy. The mother shall be in the state of purification for seven days. Upon the eighth day the flesh of a male baby’s foreskin is to be circumcised. For thirty-three days the mother shall be in a state of…
©2025 The Studio in Venice by Michal MeronThe work of constructing the Tabernacle is completed; Moses receives the command to anoint it and to anoint Aaron and the priests. All that the Lord commanded Moses is created for the sanctuary under the direction of Ithamar, son of Aaron the priest, Bezalel of the tribe of Judah, and Oholiab …
©2025 The Studio in Venice by Michal MeronG-d said to Moses “Go again to Pharaoh for I have hardened his heart so I may display my signs to the people. It is these signs which will…
© 2023 The Studio in Venice by Michal Meron & Alon BakerMoses enumerates many laws that relate to topics of family relationships, interpersonal ethics, forbidden mixtures, and sexuality. In continuing his last speech, Moses delivers specific rules on family relationships. READ MORE