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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
