The Torah portion Behar (Leviticus 25) introduces the Sabbatical (shemitah) and Jubilee years, during which the land rests, fields lie fallow, and debts are released. This Parashah Point explains that every seventh year debts were forgiven and slaves released, and in the fiftieth year land was returned to its original families. God’s system prevented perpetual poverty and reminded Israel that the land and all provision belong to Him. The teaching encourages believers to trust YHWH’s provision and practice compassion and generosity.
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In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Behar, we look at Leviticus 25:44-46, a set of often controversial verses since they relate to slavery in the Bible. More specifically, we’re going to take a brief look at the idea of foreign slaves in Israel.
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This Parashah Point examines the Torah portion Acharei Mot and focuses on Leviticus 18. God told Israel not to imitate the immoral practices of Egypt and Canaan but to keep His statutes. The chapter then lists various prohibited sexual relationships—incest, adultery, same‑sex relations, and bestiality—and warns that these abominations defile the land and invite God’s judgment. The teaching affirms that God’s standards for sexual purity are part of His moral law and still apply to believers today.
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In this Parashah Point on Acharei Mot, we explore why the Creator cares about our sexual relationships. Leviticus 18 establishes that sexual intimacy is sacred and sets boundaries to protect families and communities. The teaching explains that commands like “You shall not lie with mankind as with womankind; it is an abomination” are part of God’s moral law and reveal His desire for holiness. Believers are encouraged to honor God with their bodies and relationships, resisting the immoral practices of surrounding cultures.
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In this week’s Parashah Point on the Torah Portion Chukat, we read Numbers 20:25-29 where Aaron dies. He’s replaced by his son as high priest, but the loss of Aaron meant Israel needed to trust God and keep going no matter who was their high priest.
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