MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

Apr 14th 2010

by MAZON

The Text: “The priest shall examine the affection on the skin of the body…when the priest sees it, he shall pronounce the person impure…the priest shall isolate the affected person for seven days.  On the seventh day the priest shall conduct an examination, and if the affection has remained unchanged in color and the disease ... continue reading »

Apr 14th 2010

by MAZON

The Text: Leviticus 13:3-6 “The priest shall examine the affection on the skin of the body…when the priest sees it, he shall pronounce the person impure…the priest shall isolate the affected person for seven days.  On the seventh day the priest shall conduct an examination, and if the affection has remained unchanged in color and ... continue reading »

Apr 7th 2010

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The Text; The Context: The Jewish dietary laws are given incrementally in the Torah.  Kashrut, the laws of keeping kosher, relate not only to the type of animal but also to the way the animal is slaughtered, soaked, salted and prepared.  In other words, Kashrut is not merely about what something is but also how ... continue reading »

Mar 24th 2010

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The Text: The Context: What it Means for Advocates: The Torah prohibits human consumption of blood four times.  Jewish tradition forbids the eating of blood.  Isaac Bashevis Singer, a vegetarian, wrote, “Early in my life I came to the conclusion that there was no basic difference between man and animals.  If a man has the ... continue reading »

Mar 17th 2010

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The Text: “If your offering is a burnt offering from the herd you shall make your offering a male without blemish.” The Context: A person can offer a blemished animal, an animal that is unfit in the sight of God, but it does not disqualify the human who offers it.  The offering should be unblemished ... continue reading »

Mar 10th 2010

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The Text: There are no direct references to hunger in this Torah portion. The Context: This Torah portion describes the conclusion of the building of the Tabernacle by Bezalel.  It details the amount of precious metals, and describes the priestly vestements first worn by Aaron.  Aaron and his sons are anointed as priests and Moses ... continue reading »

Mar 10th 2010

by MAZON

The Text: There are no direct references to hunger in this Torah portion. The Context: Moses calls together the people and they bring forth the precious items required to make the Tabernacle.  Those with the proper skills create these precious items. What it Means for Advocates: The Israelites are living in encampment and preparing to ... continue reading »

Mar 3rd 2010

by MAZON

The Text: Exodus 34:26  The choice first fruits of your soil you shall bring to the house of your Eternal God.  You shall not boil a kid in its mother’s milk. The Context: God instructs Moses to collect a half shekel tax from each individual.  A specific individual is selected to become the craftsperson of ... continue reading »

Mar 1st 2010

by MAZON

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara H. Bergen Tel. (310)-442-0020 Email: mazonmail@mazon.org Long-Time Anti-Hunger Advocate Resigns as MAZON President Los Angeles, March 2, 2010 – Dr. H. Eric Schockman, president of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, announced his resignation today. Serving at the helm of one of the country’s leading anti-hunger advocacy organizations for nearly ... continue reading »

Feb 24th 2010

by MAZON

The Text: Exodus 29:31-34 You shall take the ram of ordination and boil its flesh in the sacred precinct; and Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the ram, and the bread that is in the basket, at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting.  These things shall be eaten only by those ... continue reading »