Tzaraath (Hebrew: צָרַעַת ‎ ṣāraʿaṯ), variously transcribed into English and frequently translated as leprosy (though it is not Hansen's disease, the disease known as "leprosy" in modern times …

In the Bible, tzaraat is a skin disease that can take many different forms, and in particularly bad cases can manifest itself on one’s clothing, belongings, and house, in addition to the skin. …

Tzaraat was an affliction of the skin (or clothing or house) discussed extensively in the Bible (notably the Torah portions of Tazria and Metzora) that would cause the sufferer to become …

Apr 13, 2021 · The appearance of tzaraas, a leprous spot upon man’s skin necessitated a check by the kohen who would determine whether this rendered him as spiritually impure (Vayikra 13 …

In Leviticus 13 and 14, we encounter a strange disease called tzaraat, which can be contracted by human beings, walls, stones, or cloth.

According to many historians, the disease known as leprosy did not exist in the Middle East in the times of the Torah. Although tzaraat was a skin illness, it had a spiritual element to it. In the …

In the Jewish folklore, the biblical ‘Tzara’at’ is known as a ‘spiritual disease’ – meaning it was caused by spiritual reasons such as ‘evil gossiping’, for example, as happened to Miriam, …

Jun 7, 2002 · The parshios of Tazria and Metzora discuss the laws of tzaraas, a physical ailment seen by our Sages as being a result of laxity in Torah observance, particularly the sin of …

Jun 7, 2002 · Tzaraas was a public display of G-d’s presence. When the Jews merited such an overt display of G-d’s displeasure, Tzaraas applied. When the Jews became distant from G-d …

(1) Having completed discussion of the tzaraat on the body, the Torah discusses the tzaraat that can appear on people's houses and outlines the painful process of purification. This includes …