The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Bamidbar Numbers 1:1–4:20 The Book of Exodus describes how God reveals the covenantal laws to the people of Israel at Mount Sinai. The Book of Leviticus then instructs the Israelites on the laws of sacrifice, purity and ethics, meant to…
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