Show Notes
In this week's parsha, Tzav, we focus on a variety of laws pertaining to the Kohanim and the Mishkan. Some were only practiced when we had a Mishkan or Beit Hamikdash, but others persist until today! These laws include:
A focus on keeping kohanim humble by having them perform the Terumat HaDeshen, removing a shovelful of ashes from the Mizbeach
The Minchas Chinuch korban that must be offered before a kohen can begin his service in the Mishkan
The Korban Todah, where we thank God for having rescued us from a dangerous situation. Even today people still make a Seudat Hodaah in order to thank God for something like this!
The law not to eat the blood of an animal or bird, which is still an important rule in keeping kosher today.
We end this parsha with a sense of excitement, waiting for the 8th day of the Miluim to arrive- inauguration day/ dedication day for the Mishkan to be used for real!
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In the last parsha of the Torah, V'Zot HaBracha, Moshe dies. But what matters is not that he died- rather, the way he died. Moshe approached God alone. There were no adoring crowds. No family surrounding him. It was just the man and his Maker. And this is something that will happen to us all. We will all, ultimately, approach God. The question to be answered is simply this: have we lived a life that we are proud to show to God?
This week's parsha, Haazinu, is actually a song! Moshe wanted to make sure that the core ideas of Judaism would be accessible to everyone, whether or not they were able to read. In this song, we focus on some important ideas. These include: