Parashat Behar (a bit late): Sabbatical and Ger V’toshav: a Guide for Parents

This is a few days late, but it is my thoughts on parashat Behar, which is in the book of Vayikra, Leviticus.  This portion introduces the laws of shmita, or the agricultural Sabbatical year (the seventh year in a 7 year rotation).  It also introduces the yovel, or Jubilee year (the 50th year in a … Continue reading →