The yahrtzeit (anniversary of passing) of Aaron, the High Priest, is observed on the second of the Hebrew month of Av. Some two weeks later, we celebrate the 15th of Av, the Jewish Festival of Love.

Zealotry, when it stems from jealousy or a malicious heart, is among the most disgraceful of traits. But there is a type of zealotry praised by the Torah and remembered with admiration to this day: ...