Shabbat - Parshat Tzav, Shabbat Parah

March 27, 2024
17 Adar-II 5784

Rabbi on the Portion

Shabbat Parah and the Acceptance of Faith

In navigating through our day, how often must we devote time to disputing with some company or service provider we patronize?

Although the process is often agonizing, we have a right to demand honesty and clarity in all our dealings.

When it comes to religion, we also expect total clarity in exchange for our loyal affiliation.

Yet, how do we respond to a Scriptural reading or ritual practice, which lacks such clarity or an identifiable rationale?

Do we accept, reject, or place on hold until we receive a satisfactory answer?

Such is the question awaiting us this coming Shabbat as we observe Shabbat Parah, the Sabbath of the Red Heifer.

Is there a place for 'blind faith?'

Tune in for my observations.

Shabbat Shalom,

Am Yisrael Chai,

Rabbi Klayman