A Rabbi Without A Cause

A blog of Torah thoughts and the occasional musing about Judaism, by Rabbi Avi Billet (Comments are moderated. Anonymity is discouraged.)

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Friday, March 27, 2026

Put in the Time to Prepare for the Big Day

Parshat Tzav / Shabbos HaGadol by Rabbi Avi Billet In the last four verses of the parsha, we see the warning and instruction given to th...

Friday, March 20, 2026

The Leader and the People

Parshat Vayikra by Rabbi Avi Billet Vayikra chapter 4 presents a few scenarios where either an individual or a leader sins or causes others ...

Friday, March 13, 2026

Why is Kindling Fire Mentioned Exclusively as a Shabbos Prohibition?

Parshat VAYAKHEL - Fekudei by Rabbi Avi Billet In opening the parsha with an announcement about Shabbos, Moshe Rabbenu singles out the kindl...

Friday, March 6, 2026

Moshe's Mask

Parshat Ki Tisa by Rabbi Avi Billet It is important to read the verses in question, to understand what the Torah says. The following text an...

Friday, February 27, 2026

Special Clothing To Serve God Best

Parshat Tetzaveh by Rabbi Avi Billet So much attention is given to the special clothing of the Kohanim, as they are described as being לכבו...

Friday, February 20, 2026

Did the Ark Have Legs?

Parshat Terumah by Rabbi Avi Billet The first time I learned the book of Shemos, I was fascinated by the Mishkan. We had a project in 5th gr...

Friday, February 13, 2026

What the Doorway Represents

Parshat Mishpatim by Rabbi Avi Billet Those who study Mishpatim are well aware that the first mitzvah in the parsha is Eved Ivri. Rabbis oft...

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