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Haftarah- Ben Gurion’s Reminder to Transmit the Miracles on Shabbat Hagadol

Haftarah- Ben Gurion’s Reminder to Transmit the Miracles on Shabbat Hagadol

by Ariella Mendlowitz | f 6, 2017 | The Portion of Tzav

  In 1936, the Peel Commission questioned David Ben Gurion, then head of the Jewish Agency, concerning Jewish rights to the Land of Israel. “Three hundred years ago, a ship called the Mayflower set sail to the New World,” the future prime minister reminded the...

Weekly Torah Portion: Vessels in the Service of God

by Tuly Weisz | f 25, 2016 | The Portion of Tzav

Chapter 8 in Leviticus discusses the anointing of Aaron and his sons as priests in the Tabernacle and the anointing of the Tabernacle itself. The process is very detailed. The first step is the washing of both Aaron and his sons. Then Moses dresses Aaron. Then Moses...

Weekly Torah Portion: Sacrificial Offerings: a How-To Guide

by Tuly Weisz | f 25, 2016 | The Portion of Tzav

The following is a taste of our Israel Bible Reading Plan. Follow the weekly portion with summaries, insights and lively conversation. To register, click here. This lengthy passage deals with the details of several sacrifices discussed in last week’s Torah portion,...

Further Instructions to the Priests

by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 22, 2015 | The Portion of Tzav

This lengthy passage deals with the details of several sacrifices discussed in last week’s Torah portion, Vayikra. Each section is introduced with the phrase “Zot Torat…”, or “This is the law of…”. God tells Moses that he is to teach Aaron and his sons what to...

Further Instructions to the People

by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 22, 2015 | The Portion of Tzav

After instructing the priests with further details of the sacrificial rites, God tells Moses to instruct the people regarding portions they are forbidden from eating at any time and who gets to partake in the sacrifices they bring and how.   God commands the...

Inauguration of the Tabernacle and Priests

by Ahuva Balofsky (Moderator) | f 22, 2015 | The Portion of Tzav

In this chapter, God tells Moses to anoint the Tabernacle, Aaron and his sons so that they may begin their service. The inauguration takes place in front of the entire Assembly of Israel. Moses immerses his brother in water and dresses him in his High Priestly...

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