The Portion of Bechukotai (Leviticus 26:3-27:34)
This Torah portion is the final one in the Book of Leviticus. It is often read in conjunction with the previous portion, Behar. The portion contains a brief passage outlining the blessings God offers the Children of Israel on condition that they keep His statutes,...
The Portion of Behar (Leviticus 25:1-26:2)
Our portion this week deals with the laws of the Sabbatical and Jubilee years as they pertain both to the land and the people. The Sabbatical occurs every seven years, with the Jubilee taking place after every seventh seven, or once in fifty years. During both the...
The Portion of Emor (Leviticus 21:1-24:23)
The portion of Emor continues many of the same themes found thus far in the book of Leviticus. It expands upon the laws of the priest which set him apart from the rest of the community, as well as those that apply only to the High Priest. It adds details regarding...
The Portion of Kedoshim (Leviticus 19:1-20:27)
The portion of Kedoshim includes moral and ritual laws designed to increase the holiness of the nation, as well as punishments for many of the transgressions mentioned in Acharei Mot. Holiness Leviticus 19:1-37 This unit begins with an exhortation to “be holy”. The...
The Portion of Acharei Mot (Leviticus 16:1-18:30)
The portion of Acharei Mot picks up following the deaths of Aaron’s older sons, Nadab and Abihu. It contains the instructions for the Yom Kippur — or Day of Atonement — service in the Tabernacle, and forbids slaughtering animal offerings outside the...Related Content
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