Parshas Tazria-Metzora
Print PDF By Rabbi Shloimie Lindenbaum טמא הוא טמא יטמאנו הכהן בראשו נגעו (פרק יג פסוק מד) The Torah describes all different types of צרעת (leprosy) and the הלכות that pertain to each one. One type is on the body of a מצורע (leper) while another is on their head- either from the front […]
Self-Introspection
Print PDF By Rabbi Naftoly Bier In מס’ ערכין טז· ע it lists the seven causes of the affliction of the metaphysical (according to many it also has physical ramifications) state of leprosy. The order is as follows: 1) לשון הרע, disparaging another; 2) murder; 3) false vow; 4) illicit sexual behavior; 5) arrogance; 6) […]
