JEWISH HUMOR The Roots of Jewish Humor The history of the Jewish joke provides a window into understanding the core of the Jewish story. READ MORE TODAY'S MUST READS Sign Up For Our New Passover Email Series: Understanding the Haggadah This Brazilian Summer Camp is For the Descendants of Forcibly Converted Jews WORD OF THE DAY Melachah (ּמְלָאכָה)      Pronounced mih-LUH-chuh, this Hebrew word for "craftsmanship" refers to types of work that are traditionally prohibited to do on Shabbat. Learn more about Shabbat's work prohibition. EATS Grilled Kofta with Eggplant and Tomatoes CLICK HERE TODAY'S QUESTION Why Does the Israeli Parliament Have 120 Seats? CLICK HERE WEEKLY TORAH PORTION Parashat Tazria Leviticus 12:1 - 13:59 SUMMARY In this Torah portion, God instructs Moses about the purification rituals for mothers following childbirth. God then describes to Moses and Aaron the procedures for identifying and responding to those infected with leprosy. Learn more. COMMENTARY Why is birth nestled between dietary restrictions and skin diseases? Read more. MORE TORAH