COVID19 and the Reconciling of Distance and Closeness
“Social distancing” has become a rallying cry to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s Torah portion Vayikra (Leviticus 1:1- 5:26), begins with the statement “God called (vayikra – ויקרא) Moshe” to instruct the Jewish people to bring offerings. In these times of “distancing,” it is noteworthy that the word Vayikra can also mean “to come close” to God. How do we reconcile distancing with coming close? The spiritual way to make an offering is to pursue ways that bring us cl
Zalman Kravitz