For generations, it has been assumed that Tsara’as is identical to the disease called leprosy. According to Dr. Leibel Lukshenkop, the famous medical and biblical expert, this is totally incorrect.
When asked to comment briefly, Dr. Lukshenkop responded, “I tell you. It’s totally incorrect. False and erroneous. It’s a myth. A fable. One big fairytale. Listen... Leprosy is simple and straightforward. Everyone knows that leprosy is a perfectly natural disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, affecting the peripheral nervous system and skin, characterized by ulcerations, tubercular nodules, and loss of sensation. Tsara’as, on the other hand, is a supernatural spiritual condition that comes as a result of sin – the sin we call Lashon Hara – speaking evil of others, slandering and just yakety-yakety-yak, blah, blah, blah, talking nonsense, yada, yada, yada, talk that seems to be never ending, etc. etc. etc. etc., if you know what I mean, whatever. I think you get the point and I hope I am making myself crystal clear. Personally, I don’t understand how people enjoy just babbling away.... [Due to lack of space, TNS had to cut short the doctor’s insightful “brief” remarks].”
