For the high priest who liked to look good while communing with the Lord, the “ephod” was an essential part of the wardrobe. Most mentions of the ephod in the Torah suggest that it was a ...

As we approach Purim in just a few weeks, there is a profound connection between the garments of Ki Tetzaveh and the masks and costumes we will soon wear. In the Book of Esther, God’s name is never ...

What are we to make of the long descriptions of the High Priest’s ceremonial garments in this week’s portion? The garments include a breastplate, a robe, a fringed tunic, a headdress and a sash and an ...