The Elevation of All Life

This week’s Torah portion of Parashat Vayikra begins the book of Leviticus, called by our sages the very ‘heart’ of Torah, which focuses on the korbanot – the offerings that are made in the Holy Temple. Contemporary man has suffered a disconnect from the spiritual foundations of this vastly misunderstood subject, and many misconceptions need to be unlearned -- many ‘sacred cows’ have to be slaughtered in order for us to gain a proper understanding of the system of Temple offerings. In reality, the Divine ‘service’ of the offerings provides us deep insight into humanity’s pivotal role in creation.  The korbanot beckon man to the refinement of his character and urge him to strive for victory in his own constant inner struggle between his G-dly soul and his base animal nature.  ___  Rabbi Chaim Richman  Jerusalem Lights | Torah for Everyone     Please support the work of Jerusalem Lights, a USA recognized 501 ( c ) 3 non-profit organization to enable these productions to continue and grow:     Paypal: [email protected]   or:  https://paypal.me/JerusalemLights?loc...​   In the USA:  Jerusalem Lights Inc.  Post Office Box 16886 Lubbock Texas 79490.     In Israel: Tel. 972 54 7000395  Mail: PO Box 23808, Jerusalem Israel     Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.rabbirichman.com​   Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpV...​   Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RabbiChaimRi...