Halacha:

Brit Milah 

Parsha:

Lech Lecha 

Description

Halachic and Hashkafic analysis of a cardinal mitzvah. The issur kares is examined according to Rambam, Ra'avad, and Ba'alei Tosfos. The unique character of milah is developed in light of the central role it plays in gerus, apparently reflecting it's central role in Jewish identity.