Ibn Ezra: The Anger of a Stranger (Emor)
In Emor, a half-Israelite, half-Egyptian man blasphemes God and is then stoned to death. Why was he deemed a stranger? Could it have turned out differently?
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Ibn Ezra: Silent Thief (Kedoshim)
You shall not steal. What does that have to do with charity? Abraham ibn Ezra suggests one can be a silent thief, robbing us of justice.
Ibn Ezra: Life Blood (Acharei Mot)
In discussing the proper ritual of animal sacrifice, the Torah emphasizes one should not consume blood, because blood is life. Ibn Ezra offers an image.
Ibn Ezra: Law of the Land (Metzora)
Leviticus 14:34 specifies that one follows these laws “when you come into the land of Canaan”. Why are they restricted to one region?
Ibn Ezra: Support (Tazria)
In Parshat Tazria, we explore grammar-inspired word play. It is better than studying leprosy, trust me. And maybe, it has a profound significance to ponder.